Roche Accu-Chek Advantage User Manual

WelcomeThank you for selecting the Accu-Chek®AdvantageSystem. Designed for ease of use, this system wasproduced in close association with diabetes hea

7. Press and release the right or left arrow button toadjust the hypo flag setting.8. To leave this function, press and hold down theON/OFF button unt

TestingGathering SuppliesTo begin testing, you will need the following items:• Accu-Chek®Advantage Meter• Accu-Chek® Advantage Test Strips• Accu-Chek®

5. Let your arm hang down at your side briefly to allowblood to flow to your fingertips.6. Grasp your finger just below the joint closest to thefinger

11. Remove test strip from meter. Discard the strip andlancet in a puncture-proof container with a lid. If youhave completed your testing, turn the me

Understanding Your Test ResultsIf your blood glucose result seems unusually high, low,or inconsistent with your previous results or glucosetrends and

Proper Test Strip AppearanceAlthough only a small amount of blood is needed, it isvery important that you put enough blood on your teststrip so that t

To recall results and averages stored in memory:1. Press and release the rightor left arrow button toenter memory recall mode.If a code key is install

To do a quality control check, you need:• Accu-Chek® Advantage Glucose Control Solutions(Level 1 and Level 2)• Accu-Chek®Advantage Test StripsNote: Wh

4. Hold the control bottlehorizontally with the tippointed directly at the rightedge of the strip.5. Gently squeeze the bottle toform one small drop.6

Understanding Control ResultsIf your glucose control results are within the acceptablerange, you can feel confident that your test strips andmeter are

ContentsAbout the Accu-Chek Advantage Meter . . .vSpecial Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viiAbout the Accu-Chek AdvantageTest Strip

Storage and HandlingKeep your meter free of dust. Protect it from extremetemperature and humidity, and handle it with care.Ifmeter is dropped, perform

Transferring DataThe meter allows you to transfer all the data that youhave stored in its memory to your computer so thisinformation can be printed. I

Blood glucose result appears on display (see page 14).Blood glucose result may be higher than 33.3 mmol/L. If this does not confirm the way you feel,

The meter is in the “memory”function, allowing you to recall 7, 14, and 30-day averages.This blood glucose result was marked with a result marker flag

Quality Control Check DisplaysMeter is ready for a Level 1 or Level 2 glucose controlcheck.Apply a drop of Level 1 or Level 2 glucose controlsolution.

Error MessagesThe meter automatically performs a system check toprevent inaccurate results. If the meter detects amalfunction, it displays the “Err”me

Meter has detected the loss of all results in memory.Turn meter OFF and turn it back ON again.You may not be able to recall the results previously sto

Product SpecificationsMeter Storage -25° to 70°CConditions <85% humidity>53.3 kPa atmospheric pressureSystem OperatingRefer to your test strip

Product Safety InformationExplanation of symbolsCAUTION Refer to accompanying documents.3V type2032Listed by Underwriter’sLaboratories, Inc.® in accor

Supplies and AccessoriesThe following supplies and accessories are availablefrom your local pharmacy.Accu-Chek Advantage Test StripsAccu-Chek Advantag

vCleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Storage and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Note to Healthcare Professionals .

manufactured accurately so that the degree ofpenetration selected remains unchanged when a newlancet is inserted.Preparing and Treating the FingertipT

release button. Do not prime the Softclix LancingDevice until you are ready to take blood.6. Gently press the Accu-Chek SoftclixLancing Deviceagainst

52What’s Normal?The fasting adult blood glucose range for a personwithout diabetes is between 3.9 mmol/L and 6.1mmol/L1(plasma values).Two hours after

grain products, vegetables and fruits, milk products,meat and alternates); preferably small meals atregular times.Ask your dietitian about optimumport

IndexAbout your Accu-Chek Advantage Meter...vAccu-Chek Advantage Test Strip...viii, 11Batteries ...

Specifications, product... 43Storage conditions... 29, 43Storag

Any QuestionsWe want to give you the help you need for long andreliable service of your meter.Review your test procedure and make sure that you areper

Special FeaturesYour meter is designed to store informationimportant to you and your healthcareprofessional.The memory will store 480readings.Along wi

viiiAbout the Accu-Chek®AdvantageTest StripElectrodesInsert strip with silver-colored bars up and toward the meter.Yellow WindowDo not apply blood on

Inserting the BatteryYour meter is shipped with one 3-volt battery type 2032(CR 2032, DL 2032, or equivalent) that needs to beinserted before testing.

If a flashing battery symbolappears on the display, thebattery is nearly dead.After changing the battery, your meter will prompt you toverify the time

3. Press and hold down the ON/OFF button until “set”appears at the bottom of the screen. Release theON/OFF button.“On,”“set,”and theflashing beeper sy

5. Press and release the ON/OFF button.The hourdisplay flashes.6. Press and release the right or left arrow button untilthe correct hour is displayed.