User Manual

Checking Your Blood Glucose
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■ The FreeStyle® Blood Glucose Test Strips
Important test strip information
• Store the blood glucose test strip package in a cool, dry place
between 40° and 86° F (4.4° and 30° C).
• Use test strips only when the system is within its operating
temperature range, between 40° and 104° F (4.4° and 40° C).
• Keep test strips away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Store test strips in their original vial only; never transfer them
to another vial or any other container.
• Never store individual test strips outside the vial.
• After removing a blood glucose test strip from the vial, imme-
diately close the vial cap tightly.
• With clean, dry hands, you can gently touch the test strip any-
where when removing it from the vial or inserting it into the
test strip port.
• Do not bend, cut, or alter blood glucose tests strips in any
way.
■ The FreeStyle® Control Solution
The FreeStyle® control solution (Figure 7-1) is a
red liquid that contains a fixed amount of glu-
cose and has two important uses:
• To ensure that your meter and test strips
are working together properly
• To practice testing without having to use
your own blood
Three levels of control solution are available:
Low, Normal, and High. For information on
how to obtain control solution, Call Insulet’s
Customer Care (24 hours/7 days): 800-591-
3455. When calling from outside the United
States: 781-457-5098.
Complete information on the FreeStyle® test strips
(such as interferences and performance) can be
found in the test strip package insert. Please read all
instructions provided on the test strip package insert
before using the OmniPod System and FreeStyle
accessories.
Do not use strips beyond the expiration date printed
on the package, as this may cause inaccurate results.
For detailed storage and usage information, refer to the
package insert in the box containing the test strip vial.
The cap or vial contains drying agents that may be
harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin
or eye irritation.
Figure 7-1