Technical data

Testing blood glucose

If you press the Þ button to turn the meter on and there is

already an unused test strip in the test strip guide, the code num-

ber is followed not by the flashing test strip symbol but straight

away by the flashing blood drop symbol.

5.3 Performing a blood glucose test

P Prepare your lancing device to collect blood.

P Wash your hands with warm water and soap, and dry them well.

This helps ensure proper hygiene and stimulates blood flow.

P Turn the meter on.

P Always wait for the flashing blood drop symbol to be displayed

before allowing the test strip to draw up blood.