blood glucose monitoring system
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USER GUIDE
The DIDGET™ blood glucose monitoring system (meter,
strips, and controls) is intended for self-testing by
people with diabetes to monitor glucose concentrations
in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the
fi ngertip only. It is intended for those ages four and
older, with adult supervision as needed. The DIDGET
blood glucose monitoring system is not intended for
the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus and
is not intended for use on neonates.
The DIDGET meter was created to give you a tool to
help you manage your diabetes. It rewards healthy
testing habits with points that can be used with your
Nintendo DS,™ Nintendo DS™ Lite gaming system, or
on the bayerdidget.com site. Use Bayer’s CONTOUR
test strips with your DIDGET meter.
Additional Materials
• CONTOUR® Test S t r ips—Use for blood sugar or
control solution testing.
• MICROLET®2 Lancing Device and Microlet
Colored Lancets—For fingertip testing.
• Battery—One 3 VDC (DL2032 or CR2032) lithium
battery. For “Free Batteries For Life” call 1-800-348-8100.
• Bayer’s GLUCOFACTS® DELUXE Software—
Designed to show reports and graphs of your blood
sugar testing results.
• USB Mini Cable—Use the included cable to
connect the DIDGET meter to your computer.
• Clinilog®—To record your blood sugar test results
and activities that might affect your test results.
For short instructions, use the quick reference guide.
Notes About This User Guide
• Read—When you first get your meter, read the whole
user guide with your parent or a responsible adult.
• Practice—Practice testing using the user guide and
control solution to get to know your DIDGET meter.
• Review—Keep the user guide in a safe place so
that you can find it later if you have questions.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Testing Tools 2
Meter Display 3
Meter Features 4
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose 5
Important Things to Know 6
Before You Begin Testing 9
Testing
Getting Ready to Test 10
Getting the Blood Drop 12
Testing Your Blood 13
Control Solution Testing 16
Games
Earning Points 20
Connecting to the Nintendo DS™ 22
Connecting to the DIDGET Website 23
Transferring Results to a Computer 23
Additional Features
Set up for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes 24
Setting the Date, Time and Sound 26
Setting Advanced (L-2) Mode Features 30
Using Advanced Mode 31
Viewing Stored Results 36
Technical Information
Error Codes and Symbols 40
Changing the Battery 43
Caring for the System 45
Technical Information 46
Specifi cations 47
Warranty 48
Service Information and Supplies 50
Meter/Game Connection Messages 52
Games Testing Introduction
Features
Additional
Technical
Information
Introduction Testing Tools
CONTOUR® Test Strip:
Bayer’s
DIDGET™ Meter:
LED
Up/Down
Scroll
Buttons
USB Mini
Cable
Port
Nintendo DS™ Connector
MICROLET®2 Lancing Device:
Cocking Handle
Release Button
Lancet Holder
Lancet
Endcap
Dial
Gray Adjustable Endcap
Sample Tip
Blood sample
pulled in here.
Gray End
Insert this end into
the test strip port.
Test Strip
Port
Memory
Button
(On/Off,
Memory Recall,
Enter)
Round
Protective
Cap
Display
Grip Indent
Meter Display:
The picture below shows all the symbols that appear
on your meter display. To view, with the meter off, press
and hold ▲ or ▼. All display segments will appear for
10 seconds. If you need more than 10 seconds to
check the display, press and hold ▲ or ▼ again.
While all characters are displayed, it is very
important to make sure that
If there are missing segments, see page 42.
This may affect the way you see your results.
Before
Meal result
marker.
After Meal
result marker.
Shows a
Logbook entry.
A
reminder has
been set.
The battery
is low and
needs to be
changed.
Control
result marker.
The meter is ready
to start a test.
Center area
on the display that
shows either your
test result or any
error codes.
Bottom
area on the display
showing the date
and time.
Sound is
turned on.
is fully displayed.
Date
format.
Results are
shown as
mg/dL or mmol/L.
The 7 appears
when viewing 7
day HI–LO
summary.
Shows it is
too cold or
too hot for
your meter to
test accurately.
Average.
or will
appear if the
meter is in 12
hour setup.
Remove
meter from
Nintendo DS
or disconnect
from PC.
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Introduction Meter Features
Meter Features:
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar:
Easy: Bayer's DIDGET™ blood glucose monitoring
system is about simplicity. You will notice its simple
approach the first time you see and use it.
Automatic: You no longer have to worry about
coding your meter and test strips or marking a control
test result. The DIDGET meter does it automatically.
It will even tell you when a test strip is under-filled.
Programmed: Your DIDGET meter has been preset
at the factory with the standard date, time, and units
of measure (mg/dL) used in your country. To change
the date or time, or use advanced meter features, such
as meal markers or After Meal test reminder, read through
the Additional Features section of this user guide.
Customizable: The DIDGET meter allows you to
set personal choices for some features. For more
information, please see pages 24-30.
Games: The DIDGET is more than simply a blood
glucose meter with advanced features; it is also a
system that rewards positive behaviors in blood
glucose testing. The rewards come in the form of
points that can be used in a Nintendo DS™ gaming
system or online.
Your DIDGET meter is designed with No Coding™
technology, so the meter codes itself every time you
insert a test strip. This means you do not have to
worry about getting inaccurate results due to
miscoding or forgetting to code your meter.
You can better understand your test results by being
aware of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar.
According to the American Diabetes Association,
some of the most common symptoms are:
High blood sugar
(Hyperglycemia):
• frequent urination
• excessive thirst
• blurred vision
• increased fatigue
• extreme hunger
• irritability
Low blood sugar
(Hypoglycemia):
• shakiness
• sweating
• fast heartbeat
• blurred vision
• confusion
• passing out
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• seizure
Ketones (Ketoacidosis):
• shortness of breath
• nausea and vomiting
• very dry mouth
CAUTION: If you are experiencing any of the
symptoms listed above, test your blood sugar.
If your test result is below 60 mg/dL or above
250 mg/dL, tell your parent or responsible
adult. Your healthcare professional should
be contacted immediately.
For more information and a complete list of symptoms,
contact your healthcare professional or refer to the
website for the American Diabetes Association:
www.diabetes.org
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Introduction Important Things to Know
Important Things to Know:
WARNING: ALWAYS TEST WITH THE METER
RIGHT SIDE UP AS SHOWN.
Testing with your
meter upside down
will change how
you see your
results!
Never test when your meter is upside down or if your
meter is connected to a Nintendo DS/DS Lite gaming
system or your PC. If your meter is connected to your
gaming system or your PC when your test reminder
sounds or you insert a test strip, you will see
meter display. Remove your meter from the gaming
system or your PC before testing your blood sugar.
Remember that the test result icon
should look like this:
Do not share your meter. Your doctor or diabetes
care nurse prescribed the DIDGET meter especially
for you. It is not safe to let others use your meter
because they could accidentally get blood on it.
Also, the results stored in your meter need to come
from you. The doctor or diabetes care nurse needs
your results to help you manage your diabetes.
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on your
Testing is not a game. Your meter is a powerful
tool to help you manage your diabetes. Test
according to the plan that your doctor or diabetes
care nurse set up for you. You will earn the most
points for testing four times a day every day.
Wash and dry your hands completely
before handling the test strips.
Always keep the test strips in the original
bottle. Tightly close the bottle immediately
after removing a test strip. The bottle is made
to keep the test strips dry. Exposure to room
humidity can damage your test strips.
Do not drop blood directly on the flat surface
of the test strip. Your test strip is designed to pull
the blood into the sample tip.
Do not press the test strip against your finger
when testing. This may block the sample tip.
Test strips are for single use only.
Do not use a test strip that appears damaged
or has been used.
Let the meter and test strips adjust to the
temperature of the location where you are
testing. Whenever the meter is moved from one
location to another, allow about 20 minutes for
the meter to adjust to the temperature of that
new location before testing. The meter and test
strips are designed to give accurate results at
temperatures between 41ºF and 113ºF.
Check the expiration dates on your test
strips and control solution. Do not use the
test strips or control solution if the expiration date
printed on the bottle label and carton has passed.
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Introduction Important Things to Know
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Your meter has been preset and locked to
display results in mg/dL (milligrams of
glucose per deciliter).
• Results in mg/dL will never have a decimal point.
• Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point.
Example:
Check your display to make sure that results are being
displayed as mg/dL. If they are not, contact Bayer
Diabetes Care Customer Support, 1-800-348-8100.
NOTE: Never test while your meter is connected to
the Nintendo DS or DS Lite or connected to your PC.
If you press a button or insert a strip while you are
playing a game, you will see to remind you to take
it out of the DS or disconnect from your PC before
testing your blood sugar. Turn the Nintendo DS off,
remove the meter, and replace the slide cover before
testing your blood.
Before You Begin Testing:
1. Read your user guide and all instructional
materials provided in your meter kit before
testing.
2. Have all the materials you will need ready
before you begin testing:
DIDGET™ meter
CONTOUR® test strips
MICROLET®2 lancing device
MICROLET® lancets
CONTOUR® normal control solution, to run a
quality control check
3. Wash your hands thoroughly with warm soapy
water and dry them well before testing. This is
important because food or juice on your hands —
even if you cannot see or feel it — may give you
an incorrect test result.
NOTES: Keep your slide
cover on your meter
when it is not connected
to the gaming system.
Your DIDGET meter
is designed for normal
in-home use. It is not
waterproof, and misuse
may cause your results
to be inaccurate.
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The following steps (pages 10-15) are shown in
the proper order for performing a blood sugar test.
Getting Ready to Test:
Read the MICROLET ®2 insert for complete
Testing Getting Ready to Test
instructions on getting your blood drop.
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before testing.
Remove the gray
endcap from the
MICROLET®2 lancing
device with your thumb
on the grip indent and
snap down as shown.
Loosen the round
protec
tive cap on a
lancet by rotating it
¼ turn, but do not
remove it.
Insert the lancet firmly
into the lancing device
until it comes to a full
stop. This will cock the
device. You can also
pull and release the
cocking handle.
Twist off the round
protective lancet
cap. Be sure to save
it for disposing of the
used lancet.
Replace the gray
endcap prior to
getting your blood
drop. Wait to get your
blood drop until you’ve
inserted your test strip.
Remove a test strip from
the bottle. Tightly
close the bottle lid
immediately after
you have removed
the test strip.
NOTE: Check the expiration dates on the bottle,
and make sure the test strip does not appear torn
or damaged.
Insert the gray end of a
test strip into the test
strip port on the meter,
as shown.
TestingGetting Ready to Test
The meter will turn on. An image of a test strip with
a flashing blood drop will appear letting you
know the meter is ready to test.
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Getting the Blood Drop:
The puncture depth
depends on the endcap
setting, your skin type,
and the amount of
pressure applied to the
Testing Getting the Blood Drop
puncture site. You will
be able to tell which
combination works
best for you.
Press the endcap firmly
against the puncture
site and press the
blue release button
with your thumb.
Stroke your hand and
finger towards the
puncture site to form
a drop of blood. Do
not squeeze around
the puncture site.
Use the
Gray
endcap
Shallow
Puncture
Deep
Puncture
Testing Your Blood:
Immediately touch the
tip of the test strip to
the drop of blood. The
blood is pulled into the
test strip through the tip.
Hold the tip of the
test strip in the
blood drop until the
meter beeps.
Do not press the tip
against the skin or place
the blood on top of
the test strip.
After a beep, you will
see the meter count
down 5 seconds.
Your test result appears
and automatically will
be stored in the meter
memory.
TestingTesting Your Blood
Fingertip Testing
Test immediately after
a good blood drop
has formed.
You can set your meter to use special marker options
Suggested drop size
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by using the Advanced (L-2) Mode. See pages 30-35.
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Expected Values: Blood sugar values will vary
depending
stress, or exercise. Talk to your healthcare professional
for the target value that is appropriate for you. According
to the American Diabetes Association standard medical
practice goals for a person with diabetes:2
Testing Testing Your Blood
• Before a meal: 70 to 130 mg/dL
• 2 hours after a meal: less than 180 mg/dL
• If your test result is below 60 mg/dL, above
250 mg/dL, or you see “ ” or “ ” on the
meter display, tell your parent or responsible
adult. Your healthcare professional should
be contacted immediately.
• Do not change your medication based on
DIDGET blood sugar results without the
advice of your doctor or diabetes care nurse.
To turn your meter off,
remove the test strip.
Carefully dispose of
the used test strip to
avoid contamination.
on food intake, medication dosages, health,
CAUTION
Removing the Used Lancet:
In one hand, hold the
lancing device with your
thumb on the grip indent;
with your other hand, hold
the gray endcap dial as
shown, and gently snap off
the endcap.
Place the round protective
lancet cap on a flat
surface
logo facing down.
With the used lancet still
in the lancing device,
push the lancet needle
completely into the
middle of the exposed
side of the cap.
button, and pull the
cocking handle past
resistance. The lancet
will then drop into the
container you have
selected.
Dispose of the used
lancet carefully to prevent
injury or contamination
to others.
Do not reuse lancets.
Use a new MICROLET lancet each time you test.
with the Bayer
press the blue release
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