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OneTouch Ultra Easy Blood Glucose Meter (Lifescan)

OneTouch Ultra Easy Bllod Glucose meter

One Touch (Lifescan UK) customer care line: 0800 121200

Features:

  • Small Size fits in your pocket
  • Results within five seconds
  • 50 test memory
  • Allows alternative site testing.
  • Does not allow downloading to a computer.
  • A useful meter when a compact and portable device is required.

The following images provide an overview of using the OneTouch Ultra Easy Meter.

Illustration Explanation
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1. Note the size of the OneTouch meter which makes it easy to carry around with you.

 
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2. OneTouch Ultra Easy device, test strips and Lancing device.
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3. Insert a fresh Lancet into the One Touch Lancing Device.
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4. Remove cap off Lancing Device.
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5. The device has nine puncture depth settings. The smaller numbers are for a shallow puncture which is suitable for children.
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6. Prime the device by sliding the control back as shown in the picture.
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7. Note the code printed clearly on the cannister of test strips. This code should be entered into your meter when using a new batch of test strips for the first time.
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8. Insert test strip into meter. The device should turn on automatically.
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9. When using a fresh batch of test strips you would need to enter the code by using the arrow buttons on your meter.
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10. Prick your finger using the Lancing Device.
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11. Make sure you have a small droplet of blood by gently squeezing your finger.
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12. Touch the end of the test strip to the droplet. It will then be drawn into the meter.

 
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13. Results are displayed within 5 seconds. Remove the test strip to turn off the meter. Always dispose of the used test strip in a suitable container.