Abbott Freestyle Lite User Manual

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The FreeStyle® Lite Meter and How It Works

System Check Screen

This screen always appears when the meter is turned on
so that you can make sure the display is working properly.
Do not use the meter if the system check screen does not
match the example here. Please call Customer Care.

Display Screen

Displays your test results and other important information.

m (Mode) Button

Move to different mode settings.•
Scrolls backward.•
Silence a reminder alarm.•

Light Button

Controls the display backlight and test light.

Sample Areas (dark-colored half-circles on Test Strip)

Apply blood or control solution to one Sample Area only.
Insert strip into the meter printed side up (see image to the
right.)

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Data Port

Download test results. Requires
a compatible data management
system. For more information,

please go to our website or call
Customer Care.

c (Configure) Button

Marks a control solution test.•
Scrolls forward.•
Displays clock.•
Silence a reminder alarm.•

Test Strip Port

Insert the Top end of a new FreeStyle
Lite Test Strip here. The meter powers
on when you insert the test strip.

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FreeStyle Lite Test Strip

Bottom

Sample Area

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The FreeStyle® Lite Meter Display

Memory Mode Symbol

Shows you test results stored in the

meter memory.

Control Solution Test Result Symbol

Shows that you have marked a test result as a

control solution test.

Battery Symbol

Appears when you should replace

your meter battery.

Test Result Area

Displays test results.

Message Area

Displays date, time, and number of tests.

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Thermometer Symbol

Appears if your meter

is out of operating

temperature range.

Sound Level

Symbols

Indicates high,

low, or off sound

volume.

Day Average Symbol

Shows the average

value of glucose read-

ings from the last 7-,

14- or 30-days.

mg/dL (U.S. Standard)

Indicates unit of

measurement.

Blood Drop and

Test Strip Symbols

These symbols work together in

an animation to tell you when

the meter is ready for you to

apply blood or control solution.

P Symbol

Indicates PM in 12-hour format

only (for example 4:00 p.m.)

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The FreeStyle Lite Test Strip

Apply blood or control solution to only one Test Strip
Sample Area per test.

Important: Use only one sample area of the test strip per
test. Do not apply blood to both sample areas. Test strips
may be used only once. Discard used test strips. You can
continue to fill the test strip for up to 60 seconds. Be sure
to reapply the sample to the same sample area.

WARNING:

The cap or vial contains drying agents that may be harmful if
inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.

Important: The FreeStyle Lite Meter should only be used with FreeStyle
Lite Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce
inaccurate results.

Important Test Strip Information

The FreeStyle Lite System has an operating range of 40° to 104° F •
(4º to 40° C).

Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place between 40° and 86° F •
(4° to 30° C).

Use test strips only within the system operating temperature range.•
Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.•
Store your 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 FreeStyle Lite Test Strip from the vial, immediately •

close the vial cap tightly.
With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip anywhere when •

removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.

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Test Strip

Sample Area

Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date. This may cause •
inaccurate results.

Do not bend, cut, or alter FreeStyle Lite Test Strips.•

Note: For further information, refer to the FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
package insert.

The FreeStyle® Control Solution

FreeStyle Control Solution is a red liquid that contains a
fixed amount of glucose that is used to:

Practice testing without having to use your own blood.•
Ensure that your meter and test strips are working •
together properly.

A control solution test should be performed when you
question your results and want to confirm that your monitor and test

strips are working properly.
For information on how to obtain Control Solution, call Customer

Care at 1-888-522-5226.

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