Table of Contents
Important Information About Your
FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System .................................................................2-3
Important Health-Related Information ..................................................................................... 4
The FreeStyle Lite Meter and FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
The FreeStyle Lite Meter and How It Works ..........................................................................5-6
The FreeStyle Lite Meter Display ............................................................................................7-8
The FreeStyle Lite Test Strip .................................................................................................. 9-10
The FreeStyle Control Solution
The FreeStyle Control Solution ........................................................................................... 10-11
Performing a Control Solution Test.................................................................................... 12-13
Testing Your Blood Glucose
Testing Your Blood Glucose .... ................................................................................................. 14
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ....................................................................................... 15-17
LO and HI Readings ...................................................................................................................18
Meter Set-Up
Using Your Meter’s Lights ..........................................................................................................19
Setting Up Your Meter ................................................................................................................20
Setting the Reminder Alarms .............................................................................................. 20-21
Setting the Sound, Time, Time Format ...................................................................................22
Setting the Date and Date Format ...........................................................................................23
Meter Results
Meter Memory, 7-, 14- and 30-Day Averages ......................................................................... 24
Test Results (Blood Glucose, Control Solution) .....................................................................25
Data Download ............................................................................................................................26
Meter Maintenance
Battery ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................................ 27-28
Caring for Your Meter ................................................................................................................ 28
System Troubleshooting
Error Messages ....................................................................................................................... 29-31
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 32
FreeStyle Lite System Specifications ......................................................................................... 33
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Important Information About Your FreeStyle Lite
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
How the FreeStyle Lite System Should Be Used
The FreeStyle Lite system is intended for use outside the body (in •
other words, in vitro diagnostic use only).
The FreeStyle Lite system is used for measuring blood glucose (also •
known as blood sugar) from samples taken from the forearm, upper
arm, hand, thigh, calf or fingers.
Do use the FreeStyle Lite system for:
Testing blood glucose.•
Testing only with fresh capillary whole blood samples.•
Do not use the FreeStyle Lite system for:
The diagnosis of diabetes.•
Testing on newborns.•
Testing of arterial blood.•
Important: The FreeStyle Lite meter should only be used with
FreeStyle Lite test strips and FreeStyle control solution. Using
other test strips and control solution with this meter can produce
inaccurate results.
The FreeStyle Lite System Uses a Tiny Sample of
0.3µl So You Can Test on a Variety of Locations
The human figure above shows the areas where you can test with the
FreeStyle Lite system. Avoid moles, veins, bones and tendons.
WARNING:
We recommend that you test on your fingers if you are testing
for hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) or if you suffer from
hypoglycaemia unawareness.
Upper arm
Forearm
Hand
Fingertips
Thigh
Calf
Suggested Test
Areas for the Hand
Many Test Sites Available
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Important Health-Related Information
Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low •
results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration,
consult your physician immediately.
Test results below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) mean low blood glucose •
(hypoglycaemia).
Test results greater than 13.3 mmol/L (240 mg/dL) mean high blood •
glucose (hyperglycaemia).
If you get results below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) or above 13.3 mmol/L •
(240 mg/dL) and do not have symptoms of hypoglycaemia or
hyperglycaemia, repeat the test. If you have symptoms or continue to
get results that fall below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) or above 13.3 mmol/L
(240 mg/dL), follow the treatment advice of your healthcare
professional.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your •
blood glucose test and you have followed all instructions described in
the FreeStyle Lite Owner’s Booklet, call your healthcare professional.
Important Information About Your FreeStyle Lite
Blood Glucose Monitoring System (cont)
WARNING:
The FreeStyle Lite system contains small parts that may be •
dangerous if swallowed.
Peritoneal dialysis solutions containing Icodextrin or compounds •
of Galactose ≥ 0.7 mmol/L (≥ 13 mg/dL), Maltose ≥ 0.6 mmol/L
(≥ 20 mg/dL) or Lactose ≥ 0.3 mmol/L (≥ 10 mg/dL) cause the
FreeStyle Lite blood glucose monitoring system to overestimate
blood glucose test results.
Caution: Please read all the instructions provided in this O wn e r’s
Booklet and practice the testing procedures before using the
FreeStyle Lite system. Blood glucose monitoring should be done
with the guidance of a healthcare professional.
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The FreeStyle Lite Meter and How It Works
Display Screen
Displays your test results and other important information.
m (Mode) Button
Move to different mode settings.•
Scrolls backward.•
Silences a reminder alarm.•
Sample Areas (dark-coloured 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).
Light Button
Controls the display backlight and test light.
c (Configure) Button
Marks a control solution test.•
Scrolls forward.•
Displays clock.•
Silences 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.
Bottom
FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
Sample Area
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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.
Data Port
Download test results. Requires a
compatible data management system.
For more information, please go to our
website or call Customer Care.
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The FreeStyle Lite Meter Display
Control Solution Test Result Symbol
Shows that you have marked a test result as a
control solution test.
Test Result Area
Displays test results.
Message Area
Displays date, time and number of tests.
Battery Symbol
Appears when you should replace
your meter battery.
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.
Thermometer Symbol
Appears if your meter
is out of the operating
temperature range.
Sound Level
Symbols
Indicates high,
low or off sound
volume.
mg/dL or mmol/L
Either mg/dL or mmol/L will
display, indicating the unit of
measurement setting of
your meter.
The unit of measurement setting
of your FreeStyle Lite meter is
preset and cannot be changed.
Day Average Symbol
Shows the average
value of glucose read-
ings from the last 7, 14
or 30 days.
P Symbol
Indicates PM in 12-hour format
only (for example 4:00 p.m.)
Memory Mode Symbol
Shows you test results stored in the
meter memory.
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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 4° to 40° C •
(40° to 104° F).
Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place between 4° to 30° C •
(40° and 86° F).
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.
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.
Test Strip
Sample Area
Do not use test strips beyond the expiry 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:
Practise 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.
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