Lifescan Blood Glucose Meter Ultra 2 User Manual

Blood  
Glucose  
Monitoring  
System  
Link the Effects of Food to Glucose Results  
Owner’s Booklet  
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Table of contents  
Starting the test process  
pg. 10  
Insert a test strip  
Match the code displayed on  
Check the code on the test strip  
vial before inserting the strip.  
Make sure the three contact  
bars are facing you. Push the  
strip in as far as it will go. Do  
not bend the strip.  
the meter with the code on the  
test strip vial  
If the code on the meter does  
not match the code on the vial,  
Setting up  
your system  
pg. 2  
• Getting to know your  
OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Blood  
press  
or  
to change the  
Glucose Meter and Test Strips  
code. If the display changes to  
the APPLY BLOOD screen before  
you are ready, remove the strip  
and re-start the test process.  
• Turning your meter on and off  
• Using the meter display  
backlight  
• Setting up your meter  
NOTE: Before testing, read  
this owner’s booklet carefully.  
The meter will turn on, show a  
black start-up screen and then a  
code number. The first time you  
use the meter, the CAL CODE  
screen will display “––” instead  
of a number.  
Press  
match.  
when the numbers  
The meter is ready for testing  
when the APPLY BLOOD screen  
appears.  
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Getting a blood sample  
pg. 14 Applying blood  
pg. 25  
and reading results  
Prepare the OneTouch®  
Get a drop of blood  
Touch and hold the drop of blood  
to the narrow channel in the top  
edge of the test strip  
UltraSoft® Blood Sampler  
Hold the OneTouch® UltraSoft®  
Blood Sampler firmly against  
your finger. Press the release  
button.  
Remove the blue cap and put a  
new lancet in the sampler. Twist  
off the protective disk. Replace  
the cap and cock the sampler.  
Blood will be drawn into the  
strip. Keep holding the drop  
of blood to the top edge of the  
strip until the confirmation  
window is full. The meter will  
begin to count down from 5 to 1.  
Then, your blood glucose level  
appears on the display along  
with the unit of measure, and the  
date and time of the test.  
Gently squeeze and/or massage  
your fingertip until a round  
drop of blood of at least one  
microliter ( actual size) forms  
on your fingertip.  
If the test results are lower than,  
higher than, or not what you  
expect, see pages 28–29.  
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Attaching flags or comments to your results  
pg. 32 Reviewing past  
results and averages  
pg. 36  
Add a meal flag to track  
Add a comment  
• Last result  
different types of averages  
While viewing your test result,  
While viewing a test result,  
press to get the COMMENT  
screen.  
• All results  
• Result averages  
• Downloading results  
press  
to get the MEAL FLAG  
screen.  
Press  
or  
to highlight an  
Control solution  
testing  
pg. 42  
Press  
or  
to highlight  
appropriate comment.  
BEFORE MEAL or AFTER MEAL.  
To confirm your selection,  
Caring for your  
system  
pg. 47  
To confirm your selection,  
press  
.
press  
.
The comment you chose appears  
below the result.  
The meal flag you chose will  
appear above the result.  
Understanding error pg. 53  
and other messages  
Meal flag  
If you do not wish to add a meal  
flag, select NO FLAG and press  
. This will return you to the  
glucose result screen.  
Detailed information pg. 60  
about your system  
Comment  
Index  
pg. 65  
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Before you begin  
Before using this product to test your blood glucose, carefully read this booklet  
and the inserts that come with the OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips and OneTouch®  
Ultra® Control Solution. Take note of warnings and cautions throughout this  
booklet, which are identified with ƽ. Many people find it helpful to practice the  
test with control solution before testing with blood for the first time. See page  
42 in the Control solution testing section.  
Intended use  
The OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used  
for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole  
blood. The OneTouch® Ultra® 2 System is intended for use outside the body  
(in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home and by healthcare  
professionals in a clinical setting as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of  
diabetes control. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for  
testing newborns.  
Test principle  
Glucose in the blood sample mixes with special chemicals in the test strip and  
a small electric current is produced. The strength of this current changes with  
the amount of glucose in the blood sample. Your meter measures the current,  
calculates your blood glucose level, displays the result, and stores it in  
its memory.  
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The OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System  
Your new OneTouch® Ultra® 2 System Kit includes:  
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a OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter (batteries included)  
b OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution  
c OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood Sampler  
If another type of lancing device was included,  
see the separate instructions that came with  
a
that lancing device.  
e
d OneTouch® UltraClear® Cap  
b
e OneTouch® UltraSoft® Sterile Lancets  
c
f
Carrying Case  
g You will also need OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips.  
d
g
Some kits do not include strips. Strips are sold separately.  
Documents in your kit include this owner’s booklet, a quick reference guide,  
a control solution insert and a warranty registration card.  
If any items are missing from your kit, call Customer Service.  
ƽ WARNING: Keep the meter and testing supplies away from young children.  
Small items such as the battery door, batteries, test strips, lancets, protective disks  
on the lancets, and control solution vial cap are choking hazards.  
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Setting up your system  
Getting to know your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Blood Glucose  
Meter and test strips  
Front  
Back  
Test strip  
with battery door open  
Test port  
Insert test strip here to  
turn meter on for testing  
Edge to  
apply sample  
Display  
Meter battery  
Confirmation  
window  
Battery  
door  
OK button  
Data port  
Turns the meter on/off  
Backlight  
battery  
Contact bars  
Insert into  
test port  
Turns the backlight on/off  
Confirms menu selections  
Up and down buttons  
Select or change information  
mg/dL is the pre-set unit of measure  
Indicates selection available  
using up or down button  
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Turning your meter on  
To perform a test, insert a test strip as far as it will go.  
The meter will briefly perform system checks, then the  
display will turn on.  
ƽ CAUTION: If you see  
any light areas within  
the black start-up screen,  
there may be a problem  
with the meter. Call  
or,  
With the meter turned off, press and hold  
seconds to access MAIN MENU.  
for two  
Customer Service.  
Check that the screen shows solid black for two  
seconds. If it does, the display is working properly.  
If the meter does not power on, try changing the meter battery. See page 51.  
Using the meter display backlight  
When the meter is already on, press and hold  
backlight on or off.  
for two seconds to turn the  
Turning your meter off  
There are several ways to turn your meter off:  
• Press and hold  
for five seconds.  
• Your meter will turn off by itself if left alone for two minutes.  
• Go to MAIN MENU and press or to highlight METER OFF, then press  
.
• Before or after completing a test, remove the test strip. If you advance from the  
test result screen to the MAIN MENU by pressing , removing the strip will not  
turn the meter off. Use one of the three methods above.  
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Setting the meter language, date and time  
You can change many of the settings that came pre-set with your meter.  
Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter  
battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you  
complete steps 1 through 9 below to ensure your desired settings are  
saved.  
1. Turn the meter on, see page 3  
2. Get to the LANGUAGE screen  
When using the meter for the first time, or  
after changing the meter battery, you will  
automatically start in the LANGUAGE screen.  
In other cases, from the MAIN MENU,  
press or to select SET UP. To confirm your  
selection, press . Then, press or to select  
METER SETTINGS. To confirm your selection,  
press  
.
The display now shows the LANGUAGE screen.  
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3. Choose a language  
Now press or to highlight the language  
of your choice. To confirm your selection,  
press  
.
The display now shows the DATE FORMAT screen.  
NOTE: If you select the wrong language,  
press  
and hold for five seconds to turn the  
meter off. Then, turn the meter back on and  
re-start from step 1.  
4. Set the date format  
Press or to highlight the date format—  
choose month first (MM-DD-YYYY) or day first  
(DD-MM-YYYY). To confirm your selection,  
press  
.
The display now shows the DATE SET UP screen.  
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5. Set the date  
In the DATE SET UP screen, press or to  
change the first value. To confirm your  
selection, press  
Press or to change the second value.  
To confirm your selection, press  
Press or to change the year. To confirm  
your selection, press  
.
.
.
The display now shows the TIME FORMAT screen.  
6. Set the time format  
Press or to select the time format you  
prefer—AM/PM or 24 HR. To confirm your  
selection, press  
.
The display now shows the TIME SET UP screen.  
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7. Set the hour and “AM” or “PM”  
Press or to set the hour.  
Check AM/PM. If not correct, continue to press  
or  
until  
the hour and “AM” or “PM” are correct.  
You can ONLY change “AM” and “PM” when  
you pass 12:00. Make sure “AM” or “PM” is  
correct while you are setting the hour.  
Press  
to confirm your selection.  
8. Set the minutes  
Press or to set the minutes.  
Press to confirm your selection.  
The display now shows the SETTINGS screen.  
If “AM” or “PM” is not correct, press  
or  
to highlight “NO”  
and press to start over (Step 3 on page 5).  
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9. Confirm your settings  
The choice YES will be highlighted at the  
bottom of the screen. If your settings are  
correct, press  
to confirm and save the  
settings and return to the MAIN MENU.  
ƽ WARNING: The unit of measure mg/dL must be displayed  
here. If your display shows mmol/L rather than mg/dL, contact  
Customer Service. You cannot change the unit of measure. Use  
of the wrong unit of measure may cause you to misinterpret your  
blood glucose level, and may lead to incorrect treatment.  
If you want to cancel your settings and start the settings process over  
again, press  
or to highlight NO and press . You will be returned  
to the LANGUAGE screen. Note that none of the settings you entered will  
be saved.  
Turning the flags/comments feature off or on  
Your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter allows you to attach optional notes to any  
blood glucose test result. See pages 32–35 for the types of meal flags  
and comments you can attach to a result, and the reasons for using  
this feature. We suggest you talk to your healthcare professional to see  
how meal flags and comments may help you manage your diabetes.  
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If you do not wish to track separate result averages for before and  
after meals, nor attach comments to any test result, you may turn this  
feature off.  
If you turn off the flags/comments feature, you will not see  
on the  
test result screen after you complete a blood glucose test. You will be  
able to review the ALL RESULTS AVG screen, but not before- or after-meal  
averages. See page 38 for more information about result averages.  
To turn the flags/comments feature off or on:  
1. From MAIN MENU, press or to select  
SET UP  
To confirm your selection, press  
.
2. From the SET UP screen, select  
FLAGS/COMMENTS  
To confirm your selection, press  
.
3. Press or to highlight your response  
Select YES if you wish to change the setting,  
or NO if you wish to leave it as it is.  
Press  
to confirm your selection and return  
to MAIN MENU.  
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Starting the test process  
Have these things ready when you test your  
blood glucose level:  
OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter  
• OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips  
Lancing device  
ƽ CAUTION: If you  
cannot test due to  
a problem with your  
testing supplies,  
contact your health-  
care professional or  
Customer Service.  
Failure to test could  
delay treatment  
Sterile lancets with protective disks  
OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution  
NOTE:  
• Use only OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips with  
decisions and lead to  
a serious medical  
condition.  
your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter.  
• Make sure your meter and test strips are  
about the same temperature before you test.  
• Testing must be done within the operating  
temperature range (43–111°F). For the most  
accurate results, try to test as close to room  
temperature (68–77°F) as you can.  
• OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips are for single  
use only. Never re-use a test strip that had  
either blood or control solution applied to it.  
ƽ CAUTION: The  
test strip vial contains  
drying agents that  
are harmful if inhaled  
or swallowed and  
may cause skin or  
eye irritation.  
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1. Check the code on the test strip vial before  
inserting the strip  
Code numbers are used to calibrate your meter  
with the test strips you are using.  
2. Insert a test strip to turn on the meter  
Start with the meter off. If you have turned the  
meter on to change settings or review past  
results, turn it off. Remove a test strip from its vial.  
With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test  
strip anywhere on its surface. Do not bend, cut  
or modify the test strips in any way. Use each test  
strip immediately after removing it from the vial.  
Insert the test strip into the test port as shown.  
Make sure the three contact bars are facing you.  
Push the strip in as far as it will go. Do not bend  
the strip.  
After the black start-up screen appears, the  
meter will display the code from your last test. If  
a flashing “––” appears instead of a code number,  
such as when you are first using the meter, follow  
the instructions on the next page to change to a  
numerical code.  
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3. Match the code on the meter with the code  
on the test strip vial  
If the code on the meter does not match the  
code on the test strip vial, press or to  
match the code number on the test strip vial.  
The new code number will flash on the display  
for three seconds, then briefly stop flashing,  
after which the display will advance to the  
APPLY BLOOD screen.  
If the codes already match, press  
to go to  
the APPLY BLOOD screen. When you do not  
make a change after five seconds, the display  
will advance to the APPLY BLOOD screen.  
The meter is now ready to perform a blood  
glucose test.  
ƽ CAUTION: Matching the code on the meter and the code on the  
test strip vial is essential to obtaining accurate results. Each time  
you test, check to make sure the code numbers match.  
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NOTE:  
If the APPLY BLOOD screen appears before you are sure the codes  
match, remove the test strip, and re-start from step 1, see page 11.  
• If you change APPLY BLOOD to APPLY CONTROL by mistake, press  
change it back to APPLY BLOOD.  
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Getting a blood sample  
Overview of the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood Sampler  
Ejection/Cocking control  
Depth  
adjustment  
knob  
OneTouch®  
UltraClear® Cap  
(for alternate site  
sampling)  
Release button  
Puncture settings  
OneTouch® UltraSoft®  
Sterile Lancet  
Depth indicator  
Blue cap  
(for fingertip sampling)  
Lancet holder  
Lancet point  
Protective disk  
ƽ CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection:  
• Make sure to wash the puncture site with soap and water before sampling.  
• Never share a lancet or a lancing device with anyone.  
• Always use a new, sterile lancet—lancets are for single use only.  
• Keep your meter and lancing device clean. See pages 48–49.  
NOTE: If you do not have a OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood Sampler, please refer to the  
instructions that came with your lancing device.  
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Choosing the right sampling site at the right time  
The OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter allows you to sample blood from your  
fingertip, forearm or palm. At times, results obtained at the forearm or  
palm may be different from a fingertip measurement. Talk to your healthcare  
professional before you begin using your forearm or palm for sampling.  
Use blood  
If you are testing:  
sample from your:  
Routinely before meals  
Fingertip,  
forearm, or  
palm  
Prior to or more than two hours after:  
• a meal  
• a rapid-acting insulin injection or insulin pump bolus  
• exercise  
Fingertip,  
forearm, or  
palm  
When your blood glucose is changing rapidly, such as:  
• within two hours after a meal  
• within two hours after a rapid-acting  
insulin injection or insulin pump bolus, or  
• during or within two hours after exercise  
Fingertip  
Fingertip  
When you are concerned about the possibility of  
hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)  
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æ CAUTION: Do not test on your forearm or palm when:  
• You think your blood glucose is rapidly falling, such as within two  
hours of exercise or a rapid-acting insulin injection or insulin pump  
bolus. Testing with a fingertip sample may identify hypoglycemia  
or an insulin reaction sooner than testing with a forearm or palm  
sample.  
• It has been less than two hours after a meal, a rapid-acting insulin  
injection or insulin pump bolus, physical exercise, or you think  
your glucose level is changing rapidly.  
• You are concerned about the possibility of hypoglycemia or an  
insulin reaction, such as when driving a car. This is especially  
important if you suffer from hypoglycemia unawareness (lack of  
symptoms to indicate an insulin reaction).  
Remember: Consult with your healthcare professional before using  
your forearm or palm for testing.  
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Choose a different puncture site each time you test. Repeated  
punctures in the same spot may cause soreness and calluses.  
If bruising occurs at an alternate site or you have difficulty getting a  
sample, consider sampling from a fingertip instead. You may want to  
review the choice of sites with your healthcare professional.  
Preparing your sample site  
Before you test your blood glucose, wash your  
hands and forearm (if applicable) thoroughly  
with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.  
Lancing and sampling from your fingertip  
1. Remove the blue cap by twisting it off  
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2. Insert a sterile lancet into the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood Sampler  
Insert the lancet into the holder and push in firmly. Twist the protective  
disk until it separates from the lancet and save the disk for later use.  
Do not twist the lancet.  
3. Replace the blue cap by twisting it back on until it is snug  
4. Adjust the depth setting  
If necessary, twist the depth adjustment knob  
toward the smaller dots on the OneTouch®  
UltraSoft® Blood Sampler for a shallow  
puncture or toward the larger dots for a  
deeper puncture.  
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5. Cock the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood Sampler  
Slide the ejection/cocking control back  
until it clicks. If it does not click, it may  
have been cocked when you inserted the  
lancet.  
6. Puncture your finger  
Hold the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood Sampler  
firmly against the side of your finger. Press the  
release button. Remove the OneTouch®  
UltraSoft® Blood Sampler from your finger.  
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7. Get a round drop of blood  
Gently squeeze and/or massage your fingertip until  
a round drop of blood of at least one microliter  
(
actual size) forms on your fingertip.  
If the blood smears or runs, do not use that  
sample. Dry the area and gently squeeze  
another drop of blood or puncture a new site.  
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Lancing and sampling from an alternate site  
Sampling from your palm or forearm allows you to use your fingertips  
less often. You may find that obtaining a blood sample from an  
alternate site is less painful than using a fingertip. Getting a blood  
sample from your forearm or palm is different than getting a sample  
from your fingertips.  
Forearm sampling  
Choose a fleshy area of the forearm away from  
bone, visible veins and hair. Sometimes there  
is less blood flow to the forearm than to the  
fingertips. To help you get a large enough drop of  
blood, you may gently massage or apply warmth  
to the site to increase blood flow.  
Forearm  
Palm sampling  
Choose a fleshy area on the palm below your  
thumb or pinky finger. Select a spot with no  
visible veins and away from deep lines which  
may cause your blood sample to smear.  
Palm  
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OneTouch® UltraClear® Cap is used  
for forearm and palm sampling only.  
Replace the blue OneTouch®  
UltraSoft® Blood Sampler cap with  
the OneTouch® UltraClear® Cap.  
Blue cap for fingertipsampling only  
1. Remove the blue cap by twisting it off  
2. Insert a sterile lancet into the OneTouch®  
UltraSoft® Blood Sampler  
Insert the lancet into the holder and push in  
firmly. Twist the protective disk until it  
separates from the lancet and save the disk  
for later use. Do not twist the lancet.  
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3. Twist on the OneTouch® UltraClear® Cap  
until it is snug  
4. Adjust the depth setting  
You may have to adjust the OneTouch®  
UltraSoft® Blood Sampler to a deeper  
setting to get a large enough drop of blood  
from your forearm or palm. Twist the depth  
adjustment knob toward the larger dots to  
increase the depth.  
5. Cock the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood  
Sampler  
Slide the ejection/cocking control back  
until it clicks. If it does not click, it may  
have been cocked when you inserted the  
lancet.  
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6. Puncture your forearm or palm  
Press and hold the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood  
Sampler against your forearm or palm for a few  
seconds, then press the release button.  
Keep holding the sampler and cap against your  
skin until a round drop of blood forms under the  
cap. Maintain pressure until the drop of blood is  
of at least one microliter ( actual size).  
Forearm  
7. Remove the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood  
Sampler  
Carefully lift the sampler away from your skin.  
Do not smear the blood sample.  
NOTE:  
• You may need to wait a little longer to get a  
large enough drop of blood from the forearm  
or palm. Do not squeeze the site excessively.  
Palm  
• If the sample drop of blood runs or spreads due to contact with  
hair or with a line in your palm, do not use that sample.  
Try puncturing again in a smoother area.  
• Remember: You may have to adjust the sampler to a deeper  
setting to get a large enough drop of blood ( actual size).  
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Applying blood and reading results  
Once you have a blood sample and your meter shows the APPLY BLOOD  
screen, you are ready to obtain a blood glucose result. If your meter  
does not show the APPLY BLOOD screen, remove the unused test strip  
and re-start the test process. See page 10.  
1. Prepare to apply the sample  
The drop of blood should be next to the top edge of the test strip.  
Blood should not be applied to the flat face of the test strip.  
When applying a drop of blood from your forearm or palm, keep your  
palm or forearm steady and bring the top edge of the test strip to the  
drop of blood with your other hand.  
Forearm  
Fingertip  
Palm  
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2. Apply the sample  
Touch and hold the drop of blood to the narrow channel in the top edge  
of the test strip. Blood will be drawn into the strip. Keep holding the  
drop of blood to the top edge of the test strip until the confirmation  
window is full.  
NOTE:  
Do not smear or scrape the drop of blood with the test strip.  
Do not press the test strip too firmly against your puncture site.  
Do not apply more blood to the test strip after you have moved  
the drop of blood away.  
Do not move the test strip in the meter during a test.  
ƽ CAUTION: You may get an ERROR 5 message or an inaccurate result  
if the blood sample does not fill the confirmation window completely.  
See page 58. Discard the strip and re-start the test process.  
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3. Read your result  
When the meter detects blood in the test strip,  
it begins to count down from 5 to 1. Then, your  
blood glucose level appears on the display, along  
with the unit of measure, and the date and time of  
the test. Blood glucose results are automatically  
stored in the meter’s memory.  
ƽ WARNING: If mg/dL does not appear with the test result, call Customer  
Service. Use of the wrong unit of measure may cause you to misinterpret  
your blood glucose level, and may lead to incorrect treatment.  
ƽ CAUTION: If you test at the low end of the operating range (43°F) and  
your glucose is high (over 180 mg/dL), the reading on your meter may  
be lower than your actual glucose. In this situation, repeat the test in a  
warmer environment with a new test strip as soon as possible.  
Error messages  
If you get an ERROR message on your screen rather than a result, see  
pages 53–59.  
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Unexpected test results  
Refer to these cautions ƽ whenever your test results are lower than,  
higher than, or not what you expect.  
ƽ CAUTION: Dehydration and low glucose results  
You may get false low glucose results if you are severely dehydrated.  
If you think you are severely dehydrated, contact your healthcare  
professional immediately.  
ƽ CAUTION: Low glucose results  
If your test result is lower than 70 mg/dL or is shown as LOW  
GLUCOSE, it may mean hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). This  
may require immediate treatment according to your healthcare  
professional’s recommendations. Although this result could be  
due to a test error, it is safer to treat first, then do another test.  
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ƽ CAUTION: High glucose results  
If your test result is higher than 180 mg/dL, it may mean hyperglycemia  
(high blood glucose). If you are uncertain about this test result, consider re-testing.  
Your healthcare professional can work with you to decide what actions, if any, you  
should take if your results are higher than 180 mg/dL.  
If your meter displays HIGH GLUCOSE, you may have a very high blood glucose  
level (severe hyperglycemia) exceeding 600 mg/dL. Re-check your glucose level.  
If the result is HIGH GLUCOSE again, this may indicate a severe problem with your  
blood glucose control and it is important you obtain and follow instructions from  
your healthcare professional without delay.  
ƽ CAUTION: Repeated unexpected glucose results  
If you continue to get unexpected results, check your system with control solution.  
See Control solution testing, pages 42–46.  
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose  
results and you have followed all instructions in this booklet, call your healthcare  
professional. Never ignore symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes  
control program without speaking to your healthcare professional.  
ƽ CAUTION: Unusual red blood cell count  
A hematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red blood cells) that is either very  
high (above 55%) or very low (below 30%) can cause false results.  
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After getting a result  
Once you have read your result, you may:  
• Attach notes to this result if the flags/comments feature is on, see  
page 32, or  
• Review your meter memory by pressing  
page 36, or  
to go to MAIN MENU, see  
• Turn the meter off by removing the test strip.  
Removing the used lancet  
If you would like to cover the exposed lancet tip,  
remove the sampler cap by twisting it off. Then,  
place the lancet protective disk on a hard  
surface. Push the lancet tip into the disk.  
To eject the lancet, point the OneTouch®  
UltraSoft® Blood Sampler down and away from  
you. Push the release button to ensure that the  
sampler is not cocked. Push forward on the ejection/cocking control  
and the lancet will come out. Pull the ejection/cocking control to the  
middle position. Replace the cap.  
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Disposing of the used lancet and test strip  
It is important to discard the used lancet carefully after each use to avoid  
unintended lancet stick injuries. Used test strips and lancets may be  
considered biohazardous waste in your area. Be sure to follow your local  
regulations for proper disposal.  
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Attaching flags or comments to your results  
Your meter allows you to attach optional notes to your blood glucose  
result. There are two kinds of notes and different reasons to apply them.  
Note type Recommendation  
Benefit  
Meal flag Add a meal flag to  
every blood glucose  
result.  
Allows you to link the effects  
of food to your blood glucose  
results.  
Provides you with separate  
averages for before-meal  
and after-meal tests.  
Comment Select an appropriate  
Helps track possible reasons  
comment whenever you for test results.  
test under conditions  
that you or your health-  
care professional feel  
are worth noting.  
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You can attach these notes just after a blood glucose test before  
you remove your used test strip from your meter. You can also  
modify notes when reviewing a past result.  
You will not be able to add a meal flag or comment to a result  
marked as a control solution test.  
You can choose not to attach a meal flag or comment after a blood  
glucose test. If you do not want to use this feature at all, you can  
turn it off so the meter will not prompt you to add notes or to select  
a type of result average to review. See page 9 for instructions.  
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Add or change a meal flag  
If the flags/comments feature is turned on, the up arrow at the bottom  
right corner of the result screen will flash when a result is first displayed  
to remind you to enter a meal flag. To add or change a meal flag:  
1. While viewing a result, press to display  
the MEAL FLAG screen  
2. Press or to highlight BEFORE MEAL or  
AFTER MEAL  
If you decide not to assign a flag to this result,  
select NO FLAG.  
3. To confirm your selection, press  
The meal flag you chose will appear above the  
result on the result screen.  
NOTE: Testing after a meal can show how the food you ate affects your  
blood glucose. These results can be flagged as AFTER MEAL and are  
usually obtained two hours after the start of the meal. Your healthcare  
professional may suggest another time period or other use for this  
feature.  
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Add or change a comment  
The down arrow at the bottom right corner of the result screen will flash after  
you enter a meal flag for a new result to remind you to consider entering a  
comment. To add or change a comment:  
1. While viewing a result, press to display the  
COMMENT screen  
2. Press or to highlight an appropriate comment  
The available choices are:  
NO COMMENT  
STRESS  
NOT ENOUGH FOOD  
TOO MUCH FOOD  
MILD EXERCISE  
HARD EXERCISE  
MEDICATION  
ILLNESS  
FEEL HYPO  
MENSES (period)  
VACATION  
OTHER  
Highlight NO COMMENT if you decide not to add a  
comment, or if you want to erase a previously entered  
comment from the result.  
Use OTHER when the available choices do not apply. You may want to write  
down what OTHER means to you so you can discuss it with your healthcare  
professional.  
3. To confirm your selection, press  
The comment you chose will appear below the result.  
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Reviewing past results and averages  
If you have just completed a test, press  
get to the MAIN MENU screen. If your meter is off,  
press and hold to turn it on. From the MAIN  
MENU screen you can choose:  
to  
LAST RESULT to view your most recent result,  
ALL RESULTS to review up to 500 of your most  
recent results four at a time, or  
RESULT AVG to select one of three types of result averages.  
Press or to highlight LAST RESULT, ALL RESULTS, or RESULT AVG.  
To confirm your selection, press  
.
Last result  
The meter will display your most recent result. This result will include  
the unit of measure and the date and time of the test. If the result was  
marked as CONTROL SOLUTION or with either a meal flag or comment,  
these notes will be shown as well. Press  
to return to MAIN MENU. If  
you wish to add or change a meal flag or comment for this result, see  
pages 34–35.  
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All results  
The meter will display four results at a time, in the order the tests were done,  
starting with the most recent. For each test result, the meter will display the  
date and time of the test. Results may also contain the following symbols:  
HI if the result was above 600 mg/dL,  
LO if the result was below 20 mg/dL,  
if a comment has been chosen for the result,  
C
if the result is from a control solution test,  
if the result is flagged BEFORE MEAL, and  
+ if the result is flagged AFTER MEAL.  
The meter stores a maximum of 500 blood glucose or control solution test  
results. When the memory is full, the oldest result is dropped as the newest  
is added.  
To view details of an individual result, press or to highlight the result  
you want, then press . If you wish to add or change a meal flag or  
comment for this result, see pages 34–35. To return to the list of all results  
from an individual result, press  
To view more recent results, continue to press  
the display is highlighted. If you press when the most recent result is  
highlighted, you will see the oldest stored results.  
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To view older results, press after MENU is highlighted. Pressing and  
holding or allows you to move more quickly through the results.  
To return to the main menu, highlight MENU, then press  
.
Result averages  
If the flags/comments feature is on, the meter will display the three  
types of averages you can access:  
• the average of all test results,  
• the average of before-meal results, and  
• the average of after-meal results.  
To select the type of result average you want to  
see, press or to highlight your choice, then  
press  
.
If you have turned the flags/comments feature off, selecting RESULT  
AVG from the MAIN MENU will lead directly to the ALL RESULTS AVG  
screen.  
The meter will display each of your 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages. The  
top of the display shows which type of average you are looking at.  
For each of the 7-, 14-, and 30-day periods leading up to the current  
date, the meter will display the number of results obtained (NUM) and  
the average of those results (AVG).  
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In result averages, a HIGH GLUCOSE result is counted as  
600 mg/dL, and a LOW GLUCOSE result as 20 mg/dL.  
Control solution results are not part of your averages.  
From any screen showing averages, press  
back to the previous screen.  
to go  
To return to the main menu from the RESULT AVG screen,  
press until MENU is highlighted, then press  
to confirm your selection.  
NOTE:  
• Result averages provide information from past results. Do not use result  
averages to make immediate treatment decisions.  
• If you change your date setting, your averages may change too. The meter  
calculates averages based on the 7-, 14-, and  
30-day periods ending on the current date setting.  
• If you do not have results in the past 7-, 14-, and  
30-day periods, the NUM and AVG columns will  
show 0. Also, if you do not use the meal flag feature,  
then the NUM and AVG columns will show 0 on the  
BEFORE MEAL and AFTER MEAL average screens.  
To see averages for different parts of the day or over a different number of  
days, you can use OneTouchDiabetes Management Software and your  
home computer. See the next section, on page 40.  
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Downloading results to a computer  
You can use your meter with OneTouchDiabetes Management  
Software (DMS) for storing your records and to help you spot patterns  
for planning meals, exercise, and medication. OneTouchDMS puts  
information downloaded from the meter into charts and graphs.  
1. Obtain the required software and cable  
For order information and to learn more about OneTouchDiabetes  
2. Install the software on a computer  
Follow the installation instructions provided with the Software. If using a  
OneTouchInterface Cable (USB format), install the software driver.  
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strip when the meter is connected to a computer with the  
OneTouchInterface Cable.  
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3. Get ready to transfer readings  
Connect the OneTouchInterface Cable to the COM or USB port on  
your computer.  
Make sure the meter is turned off. If you insert the cable while the meter is  
already on, the meter will not respond to computer commands. Then connect  
the other end of the OneTouchInterface Cable to the meter data port.  
Interface  
cable  
4. Transfer data  
Follow the instructions provided with the OneTouchDMS to download the  
results from the meter.  
Once the command to start the download is sent from the computer to  
the meter, the meter display will show “PC” indicating that the meter is in  
communication mode. You will not be able to perform a test when the  
meter is in communication mode.  
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Control solution testing  
OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution contains  
a known amount of glucose and is used to  
check that the meter and the test strips are  
working properly.  
ƽ CAUTION: Do not swallow  
control solution; it is not for  
human consumption.  
Do a control solution test:  
Do not apply control solution  
to the skin or eyes as it may  
cause irritation.  
to practice the test process instead of  
using blood,  
once a week,  
whenever you open a new vial of test strips,  
if you suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly,  
if you have had repeated unexpected blood glucose results (as described  
on pages 28 and 29), or  
if you drop or damage the meter.  
NOTE:  
• Use only OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution with your  
OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter.  
• Control solution tests must be done at room temperature (68–77°F).  
Make sure your meter, test strips, and control solution are at room  
temperature before testing.  
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Performing a control solution test  
Start with the meter off. If you have turned the  
meter on to change settings or review past  
results, turn it off.  
1. Check the code on the test strip vial before  
inserting the strip  
2. Insert a test strip to turn on the meter  
Make sure the three contact bars are facing you.  
Push the strip in as far as it will go. Do not  
bend the strip.  
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3. Match the code on the meter with the code on  
the test strip vial  
If the code on the meter does not match the  
code on the test strip vial, press or to  
match the code number on the test strip vial.  
The new code number will flash on the display  
for three seconds, then briefly stop flashing,  
after which the display will advance to the APPLY  
BLOOD screen.  
If the codes already match, press  
to go to the  
APPLY BLOOD screen. When you do not make a  
change after five seconds, the display will  
advance to the APPLY BLOOD screen.  
4. Mark the test as a control solution test  
Press  
to change APPLY BLOOD to APPLY  
CONTROL. You must mark the test before you  
apply control solution. Once you have completed  
the test, you cannot change the marking.  
The meter is now ready to perform a control  
solution test.  
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5. Prepare and apply control solution  
Shake the control solution vial before each  
test. Remove the cap and squeeze the vial to  
discard the first drop. Then wipe the tip with a  
clean tissue or cloth. Hold the vial upside  
down and gently squeeze a hanging drop.  
Touch and hold the hanging drop of control  
solution to the narrow channel in the top edge  
of the test strip. Make sure the confirmation  
window fills completely. Control solution  
should not be applied to the flat face of the  
test strip.  
6. Read your result  
When the meter detects control solution in  
the test strip, it begins to count down from  
5 to 1.  
Your result will then appear on the display,  
along with the date, time, unit of measure,  
and the words CONTROL SOLUTION.  
The control solution results can be viewed in  
the list of past results, but are not counted in  
your result averages.  
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7. Check if the result is in range  
Compare the result displayed on the meter to the control solution  
range printed on the test strip vial. Each vial of test strips may have a  
different control solution range. If the results you get are not within this  
range, the meter and strips may not be working properly. Repeat the  
control solution test.  
Out-of-range results may be due to:  
not following the instructions detailed on  
pages 42–45,  
expired or contaminated control solution,  
expired or damaged test strip,  
use of a test strip or control solution past  
100–135 mg/dL  
its discard date, or  
(Example)  
a problem with the meter.  
ƽ CAUTION: The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is  
for OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution only. It is not a recommended  
range for your blood glucose level.  
ƽ CAUTION: If you continue to get control solution test results that fall  
outside the range printed on the test strip vial, do not use the meter,  
the test strips, or the control solution. Call Customer Service.  
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Caring for your system  
Your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System does not  
need any special maintenance.  
Storing your system  
Store your meter, strips, control solution and other items in your  
carrying case after each use. Store each item in a cool, dry place below  
86°F, but do not refrigerate. Keep all items away from direct sunlight  
and heat.  
Tightly close the cap on the test strip vial and/or control solution vial  
immediately after use to avoid contamination or damage. Store test  
strips only in their original vial.  
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Checking for expiration or damage to strips and control solution  
Test strips and control solution have expiration dates printed on their  
vials. When you first open a test strip or control solution vial, you must  
record the discard date (date opened plus three months) in the space  
provided on the label.  
ƽ CAUTION: Do not use the strips or control solution after the  
expiration date printed on the vial or the discard date, whichever  
comes first, or your results may be inaccurate.  
ƽ CAUTION: Do not use your test strips if your vial is damaged or  
left open to air. This could lead to error messages or tests that read  
higher than the actual value. Call Customer Service immediately if  
the test strip vial is damaged.  
Cleaning your meter  
To clean your meter, wipe the outside with a soft cloth dampened with  
water and mild detergent. Do not use alcohol or another solvent to  
clean your meter.  
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Do not get any liquids, dirt, dust, blood, or control solution inside the  
meter through the test port or the data port. Never spray cleaning  
solution on the meter or immerse it in any liquid.  
Cleaning your OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood Sampler and OneTouch®  
UltraClear® Cap  
To clean these items, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with water  
and mild detergent. Do not immerse the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood  
Sampler in any liquid.  
To disinfect these items, prepare a solution of one part household  
bleach to ten parts water. Wipe the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Blood  
Sampler with a soft cloth dampened with this solution. Immerse the  
caps only in this solution for 30 minutes. After disinfecting, rinse  
briefly with water and allow both to air dry.  
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Batteries  
Your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter uses  
two 3.0 Volt CR 2032 lithium batteries  
(or equivalent). Replacement batteries  
can be found in most stores where  
batteries are sold. Your meter comes  
with two batteries already installed  
—one that powers the meter only and  
one that powers the backlight.  
Meter  
battery  
Backlight  
battery  
Low meter battery  
The meter shows a battery icon (  
) in the  
upper right corner of the display or a low  
battery message to indicate the condition of  
the meter battery only. When the battery icon  
first appears, there is enough power for a  
minimum of 100 more tests. You should  
replace the meter battery as soon as possible.  
When your meter displays the LOW BATTERY  
screen message, there is not enough battery  
power remaining to perform a test. You must  
install a new battery before using your meter.  
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Low backlight battery  
Replace the backlight battery when you can no longer see the backlight  
coming on. There will not be any icon on the meter display to indicate  
a low backlight battery. Note that the meter will provide accurate blood  
glucose results even when the backlight battery needs to be replaced.  
Replacing batteries  
1. Remove the old battery  
Start with the meter off. Open the battery  
door and pull up on the battery ribbon. The  
white ribbon is for the meter battery, and the  
black ribbon is for the backlight battery.  
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Meter  
battery  
do not change either battery while the  
meter is connected to a computer with the  
Backlight  
battery  
OneTouchInterface Cable.  
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2. Insert the new battery  
With the “+” side facing up toward you, place  
the battery in the compartment within the  
fold of the ribbon. Push the battery until it  
snaps into the battery clasp. Insert the two  
battery door tabs into the matching holes on  
the meter, and push down until you hear the  
door click into place.  
If the meter does not power on after you have replaced the meter  
battery, check that the battery is correctly installed with the “+” side  
up. If the meter still does not power on, call Customer Service.  
3. Check your meter settings  
Removing the meter battery will not affect your stored results. However,  
you may need to re-set your meter settings. See pages 4–8.  
4. Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental  
regulations  
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Understanding error and other messages  
The OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter displays messages when there are problems with the  
test strip, with the meter, or when your blood glucose levels are higher than 600  
mg/dL or lower than 20 mg/dL. Messages do not appear in all cases when a  
problem has occurred. Improper use may cause an inaccurate result without  
producing an error message.  
Message  
What it means  
What to do  
You may have a very  
This may require immediate  
low blood glucose level treatment according to your  
(severe hypoglycemia), healthcare professional’s  
lower than 20 mg/dL.  
recommendations.  
Although this message could  
be due to a test error, it is  
safer to treat first and then  
do another test.  
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Message  
What it means  
What to do  
Re-check your glucose level.  
If the result is HIGH GLUCOSE  
again, obtain and follow  
You may have a very  
high blood glucose  
level (severe  
hyperglycemia), over  
600 mg/dL.  
instructions from your healthcare  
professional without delay.  
Wait a few minutes and insert  
a new test strip. If you do not  
get another TEMPERATURE ERROR  
message, the meter is now  
within the operating range.  
Meter is too hot (above  
111°F) or too cold  
(below 43°F) to work  
correctly.  
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Message  
What it means  
What to do  
There is a problem  
with the meter.  
Do not use the meter.  
Contact Customer Service.  
Error message could  
be caused either by  
a used test strip or a  
problem with the  
meter.  
Repeat the test with a new test  
strip; see pages 25–27. If this  
message continues to appear,  
contact Customer Service.  
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Message  
What it means  
What to do  
The sample was  
applied before the  
meter was ready.  
Repeat the test with a new test  
strip. Apply a blood or control  
solution sample only after  
APPLY BLOOD or APPLY CONTROL  
appears on the display. If this  
message continues to appear,  
contact Customer Service.  
One of the following  
may apply:  
You may have high  
glucose and have  
tested in an  
environment near  
the low end of the  
system’s operating  
temperature range  
(43–111°F).  
If you tested in a cool  
environment, repeat the test in a  
warmer environment with a new  
test strip; see pages 25–27.  
If the error message appears  
again, contact Customer Service.  
or,  
Error 4 information continues on next page  
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Message  
What it means  
What to do  
If you tested in a normal or warm  
environment, repeat the test  
with a new test strip; see pages  
25–27. If the error message  
appears again, contact Customer  
Service.  
There may be a  
problem with the test  
strip. For example, it  
may have been  
damaged or moved  
during testing.  
or,  
The sample was  
improperly applied.  
If you applied the blood incorrectly,  
review pages 25–27 on blood  
application and repeat the test  
with a new test strip. If the error  
message appears again, contact  
Customer Service.  
or,  
There may be a  
If the error message appears again,  
problem with the meter. contact Customer Service.  
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Message  
What it means  
What to do  
The meter has detected Repeat the test with a new test  
a problem with the test strip. Refer to pages 25–27 for  
strip. Possible causes  
are test strip damage or  
an incompletely filled  
confirmation window.  
information on sample application.  
Meter battery is low  
but still has enough  
power to perform  
a test.  
When the battery icon first  
appears, there is enough power  
for a minimum of 100 more tests.  
Test results will still be accurate,  
but replace the battery as soon  
as possible.  
Meter battery does  
not have enough  
power to perform  
a test.  
Replace meter battery.  
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Message  
What it means  
What to do  
No result in memory,  
such as the first time  
use of the meter or  
You can still perform a blood  
glucose test and get an accurate  
result. Contact Customer Service  
after a download of all to report this occurrence if this  
data to a computer.  
is not:  
1. Your first time use of the  
meter, or  
2. After you just downloaded  
results from your meter.  
or,  
Your meter was unable  
to recall this result.  
This result will not be  
included in result  
averages.  
Your meter was unable You can still perform a blood  
to recall this result.  
This result will not be  
included in result  
averages.  
glucose test and get an accurate  
result, but contact Customer  
Service to report this occurrence.  
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Detailed information about your system  
Comparing meter and laboratory results  
Test results with the OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter are plasma-calibrated.  
This helps you and your healthcare professional to compare your meter  
results with laboratory tests. If you have been using another type of  
meter—one that provides whole-blood-calibrated results—you may  
notice that your test results with the OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter are  
approximately 12% higher.  
OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter test results and laboratory test results both  
are expressed in plasma-equivalent units. However, your meter result  
may differ from your laboratory result due to normal variation. Meter  
results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect  
laboratory results in the same way.  
Your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter glucose value is considered accurate  
when it is within 20% of the laboratory measurement. There are some  
specific situations that could cause a difference of more than 20%:  
You have eaten recently. The blood glucose level from blood  
obtained from a fingertip can be up to 70 mg/dL higher than blood  
drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab test.1  
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Sacks, D.B.: "Carbohydrates." Burtis, C.A., and Ashwood, E.R. (ed.), Tietz Textbook of  
Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company (1994), 959.  
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Your hematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red blood cells)  
is high (above 55%) or low (below 30%).  
You are severely dehydrated.  
You tested at a temperature near the low end of the operating  
range (43°F) and you get a high glucose result (i.e., greater than  
180 mg/dL). In this situation, repeat the test in a warmer  
environment with a new test strip as soon as possible.  
For accuracy and precision data and for important information on  
limitations, see the insert that comes with your test strips.  
To maximize your chances of an accurate comparison between meter  
and laboratory results, follow a few basic guidelines:  
Before going to the lab  
• Perform a control solution test to make sure the meter is  
working properly.  
• Do not eat for at least eight hours before you test your blood.  
• Take your meter with you to the lab.  
While at the lab  
Conduct your meter test within 15 minutes of the lab test.  
Use only fresh, capillary blood obtained from the fingertip.  
• Follow all instructions in this owner’s booklet for performing a blood  
glucose test with your meter.  
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Technical specifications  
Reported result range 20–600 mg/dL  
Calibration  
Plasma-equivalent  
Sample  
Fresh capillary whole blood  
Minimum 1 microliter  
5 seconds  
Sample size  
Test time  
Assay method  
Meter power source  
Glucose oxidase biosensor  
One replaceable 3.0 Volt CR 2032 lithium  
battery (or equivalent)  
Backlight power  
source  
One replaceable 3.0 Volt CR 2032 lithium  
battery (or equivalent)  
Unit of measure  
Memory  
mg/dL  
500 blood glucose or control solution test results  
2 minutes after last action  
Automatic shutoff  
Size  
3.12 x 2.25 x 0.90 inches  
Weight  
Approximately 1.5 ounces, with batteries  
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Operating ranges  
Temperature: 43–111°F  
Relative humidity: 10–90%  
Altitude: up to 10,000 feet  
Hematocrit: 30–55%  
Battery ratings  
Symbols  
2 x 3.0 V d.c., 60 mA  
(2 x CR 2032 batteries)  
direct current  
Cautions and Warnings. Refer to safety-related notes in the owner’s  
booklet and inserts that came with your meter and testing supplies.  
Low battery  
Direct current  
Guarantee  
LifeScan guarantees that the OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter will be free of  
defects in material and workmanship for three years, valid from the  
date of purchase. The guarantee extends only to the original purchaser  
and is not transferable.  
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Electrical and safety standards  
This meter complies with CISPR 11: 2003, Class B (Radiated Only).  
Emissions of the energy used are low and not likely to cause interference  
in nearby electronic equipment.  
The meter has been tested for immunity to Level 3 electrostatic  
discharge as specified in IEC 61000-4-2.  
This meter has been tested for immunity to radio frequency interference  
over the frequency range 80MHz to 2.5GHz at 3V/m as specified in IEC  
61000-4-3.  
Degree of protection rating: IP32  
CAN/CSA C22.2 61010-1:04, UL 61010-1:04, IEC 61010-1 and  
IEC 61010-2-101.  
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Index  
AFTER MEAL AVG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Date format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
AFTER MEAL flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv, 34  
ALL RESULTS AVG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Date setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Dehydration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Alternate site testing procedure . . . . . . . 21 Discard date, control solution . . . . . . . 48  
Backlight, display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Discard date, test strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 50  
Display check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii, 3, 11  
Battery, icon on display . . . . . . . . . 50, 58 Downloading results to a computer . . 40  
BEFORE MEAL AVG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Drop of blood, proper size . . . . iii, 20, 24  
BEFORE MEAL flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv, 34  
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 53  
Black start-up screen. . . . . . . . . . . ii, 3, 11 Expiration date, control solution . . . . . 48  
Buttons on meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Expiration date, test strips . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Cable, OneTouchInterface. . . . . . 40, 41 Fingertip testing procedure . . . . . . . iii, 17  
Cleaning your meter and sampler . 48, 49 Flags feature, turning off or on . . . . . . . . 9  
Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii, 11, 44  
Forearm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 21, 25  
Comment, adding or changing . . . . iv, 35 Forearm or palm sampling,  
Comment, reason for adding . . . . . . . . 32  
Comments feature,  
important information . . . . . 15, 16, 24  
Guarantee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
turning off or on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 HIGH GLUCOSE message. . . . . . 29, 37, 54  
Confirmation window . . . . . . iii, 2, 26, 45 Hyperglycemia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Connecting to a computer . . . . . . 40, 41 Hypoglycemia . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16, 28  
Control solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 42 Infection, reduce the risk . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Control solution, result range . . . . . . . . 46 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v  
Control solution, storing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Kit components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Control solution, testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Lab results, comparing with  
Data port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 41  
meter results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
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Lancet, disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sampler, UltraClear® Cap . . 1, 14, 22, 49  
Lancet, inserting in sampler . . iii, 18, 22 Set up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Lancet,  
Software, OneTouchDiabetes  
protective disk. . . . . . iii, 14, 18, 22, 30  
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Lancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii, 17, 21 Start-up screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii, 3, 11  
Language, choosing in set up . . . . . . . . . 5 Storing your control solution . . . . . . . . 47  
LOW BATTERY message. . . . . . . . . . . 50, 58 Storing your meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
LOW GLUCOSE message . . . . . . 28, 37, 53 Storing your test strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
MAIN MENU screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 36  
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 37, 63  
Meal flag, adding or changing . . . . iv, 34 Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Meal flag, reason for adding. . . . . . . . . 32 Temperature . . . . 10, 42, 47, 54, 61, 63  
mg/dL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 27, 62  
mmol/L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Palm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 21, 25  
PC communication mode. . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
TEMPERATURE ERROR message. . . . . . . 54  
Testing procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Test strip, applying  
drop of blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii, 25  
Plasma calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 62 Test strip, confirmation  
Repeated unexpected  
window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii, 2, 26, 45  
glucose results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Test strip, contact bars. . . . . . ii, 2, 11, 43  
Result averages, before  
or after meal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Test strip, disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Time format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Result averages, 7-, 14-, and 30-day. . 38 Time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Result, last . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Turning meter off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Result screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 34, 36 Turning meter on for  
Results, all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
reviewing results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 36  
Results, reviewing past . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Turning meter on for testing . . . . ii, 3, 11  
Sampler and cap . . . . . . . . . iii, 14, 17, 49 Unexpected test results . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Sampler, depth setting . . . . . . 14, 18, 23 Unit of measure . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 27, 62  
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Reminders  
Your target ranges  
Time of day  
from your healthcare professional  
Before breakfast  
Before lunch or dinner  
1 hour after meals  
2 hours after meals  
Between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.  
Patent information  
The system described herein is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:  
5,708,247, 5,951,836, 6,045,567, 6,156,051, 6,197,040, 6,241,862, 6,284,125, and  
D 428,150. Use of the monitoring device described herein is protected under one or  
more of the following U.S. patents: 6,413,410, 6,733,655. Purchase of the monitoring  
device described herein does not act to grant a use license under these patents. Such  
a license is granted only when the device is used with OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips.  
No test strip supplier other than LifeScan, Inc. is authorized to grant such a license.  
The accuracy of results generated with LifeScan meters using test strips manufactured  
by anyone other than LifeScan has not been evaluated by LifeScan.  
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Or  
© 2005 LifeScan, Inc., Milpitas, CA 95035  
Rev. date: 12/2005  
AW06344501B  
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