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Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole
blood. Blood is applied to the absorbent hole of the test strip and
is automatically drawn into the reaction chamber where the reac-
tion takes place.
The test strip consists of the following parts:
See the section, Testing Your Blood Glucose, for complete in-
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.
structions.
Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to insert the test strip into the slot.
Push it in firmly until it will go no further.
Confirmation Window
has been applied to the absorbent hole of the strip.
Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood here,
the blood will be sucked in automatically.
This is where you confirm if enough blood
Appearance of Test Strip
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