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Managing Diabetes

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Accu-Chek Advantage Blood Glucose Meter

The information given below is simply a guide on how the meter is used to obtain a finger-prick blood glucose measurement. It is not intended to be a comprehensive guide on using the device, which would be provided in the instruction leaflet/book accompanying your meter.

Accu-Chek customer care line: 0800 70100

Illustration Explanation
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1. Advantage II test strips
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2. Basic components
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3. Coding the meter - code key is located in each new box of test strips. Remove key and insert as shown with meter switched off
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4. Insert test strip as shown into slot D. The meter will turn on automatically
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5. Switch on meter by pressing button B. The code in the display window must match the three-figure code on the test strip container. If codes do not match repeat procedure with new code chip
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6. When the blood drop symbol is flashing, apply drop of blood to side of test strip
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7. Note the yellow window before blood is drawn in
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8. Test strips - detail
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9. Apply drop of blood as shown. The drop of blood is drawn into the electrode.
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10. When measurement is complete, the result will be displayed and stored automatically

Roche Blood Glucose Meter customer careline: 0800 701 0000
Roche Diagnostics Ltd
Bell Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1LG