THE NEW FACE of Glucometer®
Diabetes Care System
USER GUIDE
For Use With
Ascensia ELITE™ XL
Blood Glucose Meter
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Testing Materials 2
• Ascensia ELITE ™ Test Strip – use for blood or control testing. Insert into Meter before drawing in blood or control sample.
test end |
meter end |
• Ascensia ELITE ™ Check Strip
– use to check if the Meter is working properly before running a blood glucose test.
• Ascensia ELITE ™ Code Strip
– use to set the Meter (calibrate) to match the box of Test Strips.
• MICROLET® Adjustable
Lancing Device – use for finger
puncture with a MICROLET®
Lancet.
• NORMAL CONTROL SOLUTION – use to confirm system is working correctly.
• BATTERIES – replace when necessary.
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The Ascensia ELITE™ XL Diabetes Care System is a blood glucose monitoring system for diabetes management in home or professional use.
The system is based on electrode sensor technology. Convenient features of the system are:
•Two-step testing process:
1.Insert Test Strip in Meter
2.Touch TEST END to blood
•Test results are displayed in 30
seconds.
•Meter turns on when inserting a strip and turns off when removing the strip.
•Up to 120 test results may be stored in the Meter and can be recalled when necessary.
•Stored results may be transferred to a computer and analyzed with WinGlucofacts™ XL software.
•Agrees with laboratory serum/
plasma glucose results (values 10–15% higher than whole blood glucose results).
• Capillary action at the end of the Test Strip automatically draws a small amount of blood into the reaction chamber.
Automatic Strip-filling Action
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Frequently Asked Questions 2
What do I do first?
If needed, install batteries and set the time — test the Meter electronics with a Check Strip — code the Meter to match Ascensia ELITE Test Strips — and then run a control test to test the whole system before running a blood glucose test.
What does blood glucose monitoring do for me?
Blood glucose levels change during the day due to medication, exercise, diet, insulins or hypoglycemics (oral agents) or possibly stress and illness. Blood glucose testing provides information that will help you understand the changes. This information can help you manage your diabetes to keep your blood sugar levels within your target range.
Do I need to read this book?
This instruction guide is provided as a reference as you operate the system. It is important for you to read through the User Guide to understand how the whole system operates and what information is available for your needs.
For short simple instructions, a quick reference guide is also provided for your convenience with procedures and information most often needed. It can be useful when traveling.
If you have any concerns or questions as you learn how to use the system, please call our Customer Service Dept. 1-800-348-8100 or visit our website at www.ascensia.com or www.bayercarediabetes.com
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2 Important Information
•The Ascensia ELITE ™ XL Blood Glucose Meter has been designed for use with Ascensia ELITE™ Test Strips. The performance characteristics of the Meter may not be valid for any other brand of Test Strips. The use of other Test Strips may cause erroneous results. Bayer Corporation does not warrant the use of the Ascensia ELITE XL Blood Glucose Meter with any Test Strip other than Ascensia ELITE Test Strips.
•Glucose levels below 50 or above 250 mg/dL (below 2.8 or above 13.9 mmol/L) may indicate a potentially serious medical condition. If your glucose is below 50 mg/dL or above
250 mg/dL, contact your healthcare professional immediately.
CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood glucose (sugar), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes health professional. These recommendations apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems and are supported by the American Association of Diabetes Educators,* the American Diabetes Association, the Food and Drug Administration and Health Industry Manufacturers Association.
*You may call the American Association of Diabetes Educators for the location of a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) near you 1-800-338-DMED.
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User Guide Contents 2
SECTION PAGE
Set Up For Testing
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Install Batteries |
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Set the Alarm, Time and Units |
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3 |
Check Strip Test |
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4 |
Code the Meter |
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5 |
Control Test |
8 |
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Testing |
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Blood Glucose Test |
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Important to Remember |
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Test Result Management |
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Stored Test Results |
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Data Management |
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Taking Care |
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Meter and Test Strip Care |
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Meter and Test Strip Problems |
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Technical Support Information
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Service |
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Limitations of the Procedure |
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Specifications |
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Supplies |
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Warranty |
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Install Batteries
Install batteries when the Meter is new if needed. Replace batteries when the Meter displays the battery symbol 
1. Press firmly on “open” arrow and slide forward in the direction of the arrow. The lid releases.
2. Place new batteries into the battery compartment with the “+” side up. Slide lid back into place, lining up with open slots, and close firmly. Test results stored in the memory are not erased when batteries are changed, but time must be reset.
NOTE: Two 3 volt (CR2032) lithium batteries are furnished with the Meter.
WARNING: Keep batteries away from children. Lithium batteries are poisonous.
If swallowed, immediately contact your physician or poison control center.
Discard batteries according to your local environmental regulations.
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Set the Alarm, Time and Units
Some Meter options may need to be reset when the Meter is new and when batteries are changed. The options may be changed any time to fit your needs.
How do I set the Meter?
Hold the button for five seconds to place Meter in “set up” mode. Press the button to change item as it flashes (you have five seconds to make a change).
Display 1. Press button to switch: Beeper on to beeper off if you wish to turn off the sound.
Display 2. |
Press button to set: |
• Minute |
• Day |
• Hour* |
• Month |
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• Year |
Display 3. Press button to format
•Clock (12or 24-hour day)
•Date (day/month or month/day)
•Units (mg/dL or mmol/L)
Meter returns to full display and turns off automatically.
*Note am (A) or pm (P) if clock is formatted for a 12-hour day.
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Check Strip Test
Check your Meter when new or any time after use, to make sure that electronics are working properly.
HOW:
1. Remove the Check Strip from the package (save the package).
2. Insert the Check Strip (“check” side up) fully into the Meter until you hear a beep. A full display* shows, followed by another beep and then the Check Strip result.
3. The Check Strip result must be within the range listed on the Check Strip package insert. If not, see the problem solving chart in Section 11.
4. At the end of the test, carefully remove the Check Strip from the Meter and return it to its package.
*A full display, as shown here, indicates that all characters are working. If ever all the display segments do not appear, see Section 11.
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SECTION
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Code the Meter
Code the Meter whenever a new box of Test Strips is opened.* This will match the Meter to the Test Strip reactivity.
HOW:
You will need the Code Strip found in the new box of strips.
1.Tear open the packet found in the new carton of Test Strips and remove the Code Strip (save
the packet).
2.Insert the Code Strip into the test slot as shown. A beep
sounds and a full display appears briefly. Another beep sounds and the Code Number (for example F-5) appears in the display.
3. Remove the Code Strip and
store in packet.
*You do not need to code the Meter if the new Code Strip number matches the previous Code Strip number.
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