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Step 7
Flagging Post-meal Test Results
The CareSens N meter allows you to flag a result of an post-meal
test with ( ) icon. The post-meal test flag ( ) can be attached
just before applying the blood sample. Once you attach the post-
meal flag ( ) to the test results, it cannot be deleted.
If you want to attach an post-meal flag (
) to a test
result, press and hold
󱈼 for 3 seconds after inserting the
test strip. The post-meal flag (
) and the symbol
will appear on the screen. The test result will also be
displayed with the post-meal flag (
).
If you do not want to save the result as an post-meal
test, move on to the step 8 after the step 6.
Insert a test strip with the contact bars
facing upwards into the meter port. Push
the strip in gently until the meter beeps. Be
careful not to bend the test strip. The
symbol will appear on the screen.
Step 6
Preparing the Meter and Test Strip
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After the symbol appears on the
screen, apply the blood sample to the
narrow end of the test strip till the meter
beeps. If the confirmation window is not
filled before the meter finishes counting
down then discard the test strip and insert
a new one.
If confirmation window is not filled in
time because of abnormal viscosity or
insufficient volume, Er4 message will
appear.
Step 9
The meter may switch off if the blood sample is not applied within
2 minutes of the icon appearing on the screen. If the meter
turns off, remove the strip and reinsert after switching on the
meter.
Note
Good Sample
Insufficient Sample
Obtain a blood sample using the lancing
device. Place the device against the pad of
the finger. The best puncture sites are on
the middle or ring fingers. Press the release
button. Remove the device from the finger.
Wait a few seconds for a blood drop to
form. A minimum volume of 0.5 microliter is
needed to fill the confirmation window. (actual size of 0.5 ㎕ : )
Applying Blood Sample
Step 8
Press the 󱈼 button to change the measurement modes, and the number
will be repetitively changed from ‘1’ to ‘3’ on the display. Each number
means the post-meal time.
Within 2 hours after a meal (within 1 hr. 45 min.): ‘1’ displayed
About 2 hours after a meal (1 hr. 45 min. to 2 hr. 15 min.) : ‘2’ displayed
After 2 hours after a meal (2 hr. 15 min. to 8 hr.): ‘3’ displayed