Performing A Blood Glucose Test - VISIOMED BewellConnect MyGluco BW-GL1 Manual De Usuario

6.3. PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST

To perform a blood glucose test, you will need: (b), (c), (e) and (f).
1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter
Wait for the meter to display the "
2. Select the appropriate measuring mode by pressing M.
3. Obtaining a blood sample (j)
Use the pre-set lancing device to puncture the desired site. Wipe off the first ap-
peared drop of blood with a clean cotton swab. The size of the drop should be at
least as big as
the punctured area to obtain another drop of blood. Be careful NOT to smear the
blood sample.
4. Apply the sample (k)
Gently apply the drop of blood to the absorbent hole of the test strip at a tilted
angle. Confirmation window should be completely filled if enough blood sample
has been applied. DO NOT remove your finger until you hear a beep sound.
NOTE:
• Do not press the punctured site against the test strip or try to smear the blood.
• If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes, the meter will
automatically turn off. You must remove and reinsert the test strip to start a new test.
• The confirmation window should be filled with blood before the meter begins to count
down. NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip after the drop of blood has moved
away. Discard the used test strip and retest with a new one.
• If you have trouble filling the confirmation window, please contact your health care
professional or the local customer service for assistance.
5. Read Your Result
The result of your blood glucose test will appear after the meter counts down to 0.
The blood glucose result will be stored in the memory automatically.
6. Eject the used test strip (l)
Eject the test strip by pushing the eject button on the side. Use a sharp bin to
dispose of used test strips. The meter will switch itself off automatically.
Always follow the instructions in the lancing device insert when removing the
lancet.
WARNING: The used lancet and test strip may be biohazardous. Please discard them care-
fully according to your local regulations.
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(actual size), which is 0.7 microliter (μL) of volume. Gently squeeze
" and " ".
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