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General| Operating Temperature | 10-40°C (50-104°F) |
|---|---|
| Intended Use | Monitoring blood glucose levels in pets |
| Species | Dogs and cats |
| Sample Type | Blood |
| Measuring Range | 20-600 mg/dL |
| Operating Humidity | 10-90% relative humidity |
| Calibration | Automatic |
| Auto Shut-off | Yes (after 2 minutes of inactivity) |
Describes the Wellion GLUCO CALEA system for monitoring pets' blood sugar and its intended users.
Explains how glucose distribution in plasma and red blood cells differs between animals and humans.
Highlights why using a meter calibrated for animals is crucial for accurate pet blood glucose readings.
Compares the accuracy of the Wellion GLUCO CALEA meter for pets against a standard human meter.
Provides target blood glucose ranges for diabetic cats and dogs, and advice for horses.
Discusses how pet relaxation and routine contribute to accurate blood glucose measurements.
Details methods like calm conditions, rewards, and quiet lancing devices to motivate pets during testing.
Lists the items included in the Wellion GLUCO CALEA Blood Glucose Monitoring System kit.
Details the functions of the light button, display, M/S buttons, battery compartment, and strip ejection.
Explains the role of the unique code chips for species-specific measurement.
Explains the meaning of various symbols like Date, Time, Code, Warning, Blood, Temperature, and Average.
Describes the sampling end, control window, contact points, and blood sample requirements for the test strip.
Explains the colorcoding system for code chips and test strips for cats, dogs, and horses.
Provides crucial instructions on using, storing, and protecting test strips from moisture and light.
Details the importance of using the correct code chip for accurate readings and the meter's dependency on it.
Instructions on inserting the correct code chip and verifying the code for proper meter function.
Guides on inserting the test strip, preparing for blood sample application, and using the lancing device.
Details how to apply the blood sample to the test strip and what to expect as the result appears.
Provides instructions on safely ejecting and disposing of used test strips and lancets.
Emphasizes the importance of checking the expiration date on test strip packaging.
Reiterates important precautions for using and storing test strips, such as immediate use and protection from elements.
Lists recommended puncture sites for blood sample collection across different species.
Offers recommendations like warming, rubbing, and using light to facilitate blood sample acquisition.
Suggests using petroleum jelly or multiple nearby punctures to help form a blood drop.
Reinforces using positive reinforcement for better animal cooperation during blood glucose testing.
Explains how to turn on the meter and use the S button to view averages and individual test results.
Details the meter's memory capacity and how new results affect older ones when the limit is reached.
Instructions on how to replace the meter's battery, noting data retention during the process.
Guides users through the process of setting the meter's time format, year, month, day, hour, and minute.
Explains how to set up to four individual alarms to remind users to perform blood glucose tests.
Details how to set custom warning levels for high (hyperglycaemia) and low (hypoglycaemia) blood glucose.
Provides guidelines on how to clean the meter using a damp cloth and mild detergent, avoiding water immersion.
Offers advice on handling the meter, operating temperature, avoiding extreme conditions, and storing test strips properly.
Explains the meaning of the 'Code' display, 'HI' (high result), and 'LO' (low result) messages and required actions.
Describes how to interpret and resolve messages related to operating outside the temperature range.
Explains messages for low battery status, too low battery, and the '000' code warning for unencoded meters.
Details how the meter indicates results outside the user-set hyper or hypo limits.
Guides on how to address 'Er1' (test strip issue) and 'Er3' (meter issue) messages.
Explains how to resolve 'Err' (coding) messages and shut off active alarms.
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