Up/Down Controller User Info/Support Blood Glucose Records
Checking Your Blood Glucose
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■ The FreeStyle® Blood Glucose Test Strips
Important test strip information
• Store the blood glucose test strip package in a cool, dry place
between 37° and 86° F (3° and 30° C).
• Use test strips only when the System is within its operating
temperature range, between 40° and 104° F (5° and 40° C).
• Keep test strips away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Store test strips in their original vial only; never transfer them
to another vial or any other container.
• Never store individual test strips outside the vial.
• After removing a blood glucose test strip from the vial, imme-
diately replace the vial cap and close it tightly.
• With clean, dry hands, you can gently touch the test strip any-
where when removing it from the vial or inserting it into the
test strip port.
• Do not bend, cut, or alter blood glucose tests strips in any
way.
■ The FreeStyle® Control Solution
The FreeStyle® control solution (Figure 7-2) is a
red liquid that contains a fixed amount of glu-
cose and has three important uses:
• To ensure that your meter and test strips are
working together properly
• To check that you are following the correct
testing procedure
• To practice testing without having to use
your own blood
Please read all the instructions provided in this User
Guide and practice the testing procedures before
using the OmniPod System and FreeStyle® accesso-
ries. Follow the guidance of a healthcare professional
for proper blood glucose monitoring.
Do not use strips beyond the expiration date printed
on the package, as this may cause inaccurate results.
For detailed storage and usage information, refer to the
package insert in the box containing the test strip vial.
Keep the test strip vial away from children. The cap is
a choking hazard. The cap or vial contains drying
agents that may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed
and may cause skin or eye irritation.
Figure 7-2
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