Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Remove dead batteries from the GlucoTel meter. Do not mix old (used) and new
batteries or batteries of different types, e.g. batteries of different makes/brands.
Dispose of exhausted batteries safely, and never dispose of batteries in a fire.
Remove batteries from the GlucoTel if storing it for long periods of time. Only use
batteries of the same or equivalent type to those recommended.
Note: Pairing information and recorded results on the GlucoTel meter are not lost
during the replacement of batteries.
6 Warning!
High or low results may have serious medical consequences. If your blood 1.
glucose is abnormally high (greater than 288 mg/dl) or low (lower than 54
mg/dl) consult your doctor.
If your results are unusual, repeat the test more carefully with a new test 2.
strip. Consult your doctor before making significant changes to your diabetes
management program. Do not ignore physical symptoms.
Do not test with a damaged GlucoTel test strip. 3.
Use only with GlucoTel test strips – do not use any other glucose test strips in 4.
the GlucoTel.
Make sure that the test strip is inserted properly. Inserting a strip incorrectly 5.
may cause an error.
If the meter or test strips has been stored in a cold or hot place, wait for at 6.
least 30 minutes until meter and strip reach room temperature.
Do not move or remove the test strip during measurement. 7.
Do not test in extreme conditions. An external temperature that differs from 8.
the temperature range in this manual or excessive humidity (e.g. humid
bathroom) might cause inaccurate results.
Never immerse the meter or hold it under running water. 9.
Do not repair your meter. Repairs should be conducted by an authorized 10.
service agent only. Call Customer Support (Internationally Toll-Free) for
assistance at +800-0-BodyTel (+800-0-2639835) 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. Assistance can also be found at the BodyTel website (www.bodytel.
com).
6.1 Additional Information
The GlucoTel meter is to be operated and stored under the conditions listed 1.
in Section 7 of this manual.
GlucoTel meter should be operated by an adult or under adult supervision.2.
Never take measurements when dehydrated as you could get unreliable 3.
results.
Ensure the area from which the blood sample is taken is clean and warm. 4.
If the battery condition is low the battery icon on the LCD will stay on, 5.
this does not impair the functionality of the GlucoTel meter. It is however
advisable to replace the battery at this stage.
Frequently check the GlucoTel meter to ensure that it is correctly calibrated to 6.
the code on the test strip vial. If the GlucoTel meter is not calibrated to the
GlucoTel test strip being used, results may be unreliable.
Frequently test that the GlucoTel meter is measuring correctly by testing 7.
control solution(s).
Patient’s accounts on the BodyTel Online database are password protected, 8.
and only those authorized by the patient have access to patient’s accounts.
Please visit www.bodytel.com for more information.
If the GlucoTel meter reads LO or HI contact a healthcare professional or 9.
Customer Support.
Always test with a new test strip and keep your test strip vial closed at all 10.
times.
The lancets are designed to be used once, and carefully disposed after use as 11.
per the manufacturer’s guidelines.
The GlucoTel stores 100 results. Stored results on the GlucoTel12.
meter are not
lost during the replacement of batteries.