362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:56 PM Page 1 Laser may not print at 100%, file may not view at 100% of actual size. All images are 4/C process. ® ® Advantage Owner’s Booklet Background vignette is 4/C. “Advantage® ” as part of logo is process of PMS 287. Roche hex on cover prints 100C, 52M. All unspecified text prints Black.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:57 PM Page 2 ® Dear Accu-Chek Meter Owner, Thank you for choosing the Accu-Chek Advantage Meter! Inside front cover Congratulations on your decision to take control of your diabetes. We’ve designed your new Accu-Chek Advantage System with comfort, convenience, and control in mind – to help make living with diabetes a little easier. This booklet will help you get the most from your Accu-Chek Advantage Meter. We also invite you to visit www.accu-chek.
62-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:57 PM Page 2 “The Accu-Chek...” and bullets on page 2 are process of PMS 287. Blend art at bottom of both pages Prints process of PMS 287 The Accu-Chek Advantage System Your new Accu-Chek Advantage Meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood to help you and your doctor control your diabetes.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:57 PM Page 4 “Contents” is process of PMS 328. Blend art at bottom of page prints process of PMS 287 with “Contents” reversed out white. “Chapter 1...” reverses out white of the top most blend of process of PMS 3005. “Chapter 2...” reverses out white of the middle blend of process of PMS 207. “Chapter 3...” reverses out white of the bottom blend of process of PMS 124. all other text prints black. Contents Chapter 1: Understanding Your New Meter ...........................
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:57 PM Page 6 Installing (or Changing) the Batteries Chapter 1: Understanding Your New Meter “Chapter 1: ...” is black on a blend of process of PMS 3005. blend at top is process of PMS 3005. “The Accu-Chek ...” is process of PMS 3005. illustrations are 4/C throughout. dotted rules are 20% Black throughout. all other text prints black. 1. Slide the battery cover off the back of the meter. 2.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:57 PM Page 8 Setting the Time and Date 3. Press MEM. The Hour flashes. || || | || || | | | | | | | | 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the minutes, month, and day. (The flashing number is the one that can be changed.) | | | || | | || | 6. Press and MEM at the same time to finish setup. The flashing test strip appears. || | 2. Press and hold and MEM at the same time until “set” appears on the display, then release the buttons.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:57 PM Page 10 Setting the Beeper When you first get your meter, the beeper is set to “On” (but you can turn it off and not affect your test results in any way). It beeps whenever: “Setting the...” is process of PMS 3005. 1. With the meter off, slide the code key into the code key slot. It should easily snap into place. • An error occurs while testing. The beeper sounds when an error occurs, even if the beeper is turned off.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:58 PM Page 12 “Using Test Strips” is process of PMS 3005. Using Accu-Chek Comfort Curve Test Strips Using Test Strips Electrodes (silvercolored bars) You may use either Accu-Chek Comfort Curve or Accu-Chek Advantage Test Strips with this meter. Accu-Chek Comfort Curve Test Strips are recommended because they’re faster and require less blood than Accu-Chek Advantage Test Strips. This means easier and more convenient testing for you.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:58 PM Page 14 Running a Control Test Chapter 2: Control Testing “Chapter 2: ...” is black on a blend of process of PMS 207. blend at top is process of PMS 207. “Why run Control...” and “About the Control...” are process of PMS 207. Bullets print process PMS 207. dotted rules are 20% Black throughout. all other text prints black. Why Run Control Tests For control testing, you’ll need your meter, a test strip, the bottle of control solution, and a napkin or paper towel.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:58 PM Page 16 5. Check that the Level 1 result is within the Level 1 range on the test strip vial. 6. Throw away the used test strip. Level 1 (LO) Level 2 (HI) Range (mg/dL) 42–72 290–328 Understanding Control Test Results “Level 2 Testing...” and step numbers 5-6 are process of PMS 207 on page 16. Example “Understanding Control Test...” is process of PMS 207 on page 17. If the result is not in the acceptable range, see Understanding Control Test Results on page 17.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:59 PM Page 18 When a control test isn’t within the acceptable range, there could be several reasons. Follow these steps to find out why: blend in middle is 20% of process of PMS 207. all unspecified prints black. Troubleshooting Checks Action 1. Check the expiration dates of the test strips and control solutions. Replace solution or strips that have expired or solution you opened more than three months ago. 2.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 5:59 PM Page 20 4. Snap the cap back on after lining up the notches. The cap easily snaps into place. 5. Twist the cap to set the lancet depth. Start at 2 or 3. For tougher skin dial to a higher number. 6. Press the plunger (like a pen) until it clicks. The release button turns yellow when the device is ready. Set aside until later in the test. Running a Blood Sugar Test Before running your first test, make sure you set up your meter properly and run a control test.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 22 6. Gently squeeze your fingertip until you get a drop of blood. 7. Touch and hold the blood drop to the edge – not the top – of the yellow window. Make sure the yellow window fills completely. YES NO 8. A box rotates on the screen, and the test result appears. If you still see yellow, apply another drop of blood within 15 seconds or start over with a new test strip. 9.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 24 Understanding Your Test Results Normal Blood Sugar Ranges The fasting adult blood glucose range for a nondiabetic is between 70 mg/dL and 110 mg/dL1. Two hours after meals, the blood glucose range for a nondiabetic is less than 140 mg/dL2. Your doctor will determine the range that is best for you. Unusual Test Results If your blood sugar result doesn’t match the way you feel, follow these steps: 1. Run a control test, page 14. 2.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 26 Chapter 4: Using Your Meter’s Memory “Chapter 4: ...” is black on a blend of process of PMS 259. blend at top is process of PMS 259. “Storing Test results...” and “Viewing test...” are process of PMS 259. illustrations are 4/C throughout. dotted rules are 20% Black throughout. all other text prints black. Storing Test Results Your meter automatically stores up to 100 test results, and you can review them at any time.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 28 Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning Your Meter “Chapter 5: ...” is black on a blend of process of PMS 328. Caring for your Accu-Chek Advantage Meter is easy – just keep it free of dust. But if you need to clean it, following these guidelines carefully will help you get the best performance possible: blend at top is process of PMS 328. “Cleaning your ...” is process of PMS 328. illustrations are 4/C throughout.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 30 Screen Messages and Troubleshooting The temperature is above or below the proper range for the meter (57-104°F). Move to an area between 57 and 104°F, wait 5 minutes and repeat the test. Do not artificially heat or cool the meter. The meter isn’t coded or the code key isn’t all the way in. Turn off the meter and recode it. See page 11. The meter is ready for a drop of blood to be put on the strip.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 32 The memory is full with test values. As you add each new test result, the oldest one is deleted. The test strip may be damaged or not properly inserted, or there was too little blood for a proper test. If you see this before you put blood on the strip, remove the test strip and reinsert it, or replace it if it’s damaged. If you see this after you put blood on the strip, retest with a new strip and more blood.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 34 Chapter 6: Technical Information Product Limitations “Chapter 6: ...” is black on a blend of process of PMS 877. blend at top is process of PMS 877. “Product limitations” and “Specifications” are process of PMS 877. dotted rules are 20% Black throughout. all other text prints black. Please read the literature packaged with your test strips to find the latest information on product specifications and limitations.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 36 Accu-Chek Advantage Limited 3-Year Warranty blend at bottom is process of PMS 877 with :Chapter 6:...” reversed out to white throughout chapter 6. “Accu-Chek Advantage Limited... ” is process of PMS 877. all other text prints black. Roche Diagnostics warrants to the original purchaser of the meter, that your Accu-Chek Advantage Meter will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 38 ! ▲ CAUTION: A RESTRICTED LICENSE LIMITS USE OF THE ACCU-CHEK ADVANTAGE SYSTEM – READ CAREFULLY THE LIMITATIONS RECITED BELOW. The Accu-Chek Softclix Lancet Device and its use are protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 4,924,879 and Re. 35,803. A license to use the Accu-Chek Softclix Lancet Device is only granted when Accu-Chek Softclix Lancets are used as a part of the Accu-Chek Softclix Lancet Device.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 40 Information for Professional Caregivers Additional Supplies blend at bottom is process of PMS 877 with “Chapter 6:...” reversed out to white throughout chapter 6. “Additional Supplies ” is process of PMS 877.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 42 Index blend at bottom is process of PMS 877 with “Index” reversed out to white throughout INDEX. “Index” is process of PMS 877. all other text prints black.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 44 Notes Notes “Notes” on pages 44-48 are process of PMS 877.
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 46 Notes Notes 46 Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072 47 Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 48 Notes Inside back cover 48 Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072
362-17014 Silver Adv OB 3/27/03 6:00 PM Page 50 Accu-Chek® Advantage® Outside back cover. “Accu-Chek Customer Care... ” is process of PMS 287. Meter image is 4/C. all other text prints black. Accu-ChekSM Customer Care 1-800-858-8072 www.accu-chek.com ©2003 Roche Diagnostics. All rights reserved. Roche Diagnostics Corporation 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK COMPASS, ADVANTAGE, COMFORT CURVE, COMPLETE, CHEK, and SOFTCLIX are trademarks of a Member of the Roche Group.
