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All segments are visible in the display check display check Example . The unit of measure is correct (mg/dL) unit of measure time .The date and time are correct date Example . The code number on the meter display matches the code number on the test strip vial Example OneTouch® Ultra® System Owner’s Booklet Read this first Each time you turn on your meter, the unit of measure will appear on the display with the R symbol. The unit of measure will also appear under every test result. You may misunderstand your blood glucose results if your meter is set to the incorrect unit of measure. Your meter’s unit of measure should be set to mg/dL. Fig. 1: mg/dL milligrams/deciliter no decimal point If your meter is set to the correct unit of measure, “mg/dL” will appear on the display. Your test result will not include a decimal point (Fig. 1). Do Not change this setting – this is the correct unit of measure for the United States. Fig. 2: mmol/L millimoles/liter decimal point If your meter is set to the other unit of measure, “mmol/L” will appear on the display. The test result will include a decimal point (Fig. 2). Unless your doctor has told you to use this unit of measure, Do Not test your blood glucose. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 immediately for assistance. Always confirm that the unit of measure is in mg/dL every time you test your blood glucose level. Use of the wrong unit of measure may cause you to misinterpret your blood glucose level, and may lead to incorrect treatment. Dear OneTouch® Ultra® System Owner: You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring systems available. This booklet has important information you must know about the OneTouch® Ultra® System. Please read it carefully. Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes control. A long-term study showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to 60%.* The results you get with the OneTouch® Ultra® System can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes. As the maker of OneTouch® brand blood glucose monitoring systems, LifeScan is dedicated to your health and satisfaction. You can count on: • 24-hour customer service by highly trained professionals who are ready to answer your questions about meter operation, self-monitoring and diabetes in general • LifeScan.com offering online access to information about our products and services as well as diabetes care • Our OneTouch® Gold program to provide members with a monthly e-Newsletter as well as tools, information and special offers to help make living with diabetes easier. Membership is free. For more information, visit We have included a warranty registration card with your system. Please complete and return it promptly to receive a gift. You may also complete product registration online at We care about what you think and want to keep you informed about the latest on better living for people with diabetes. If you have any questions about your new OneTouch® Ultra® System, please call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 or visit our website at *American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (1993). Table of Contents About Your New System vi The Complete OneTouch® Ultra® Blood Glucose Monitoring System 4 OneTouch® Ultra® Blood Glucose Meter 5 OneTouch® Ultra® Meter Display 6 OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips 8 Before Testing 10 Checking the Meter Display 10 Coding the Meter 10 Checking the System with Control Solution 13 Testing Your Blood 20 Preparing the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Adjustable Blood Sampler 21 Fingertip Blood Sampling 24 Forearm Blood Sampling 25 Step-by-Step Test Procedure 28 Discarding Used Test Strips and Lancets 31 Special Messages 32 Using the Meter Memory 34 Downloading Test Results to a Personal Computer 36 Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 38 Meter Set-up 40 Caring for Your OneTouch® Ultra® System 46 Meter 46 OneTouch® UltraSoft® Adjustable Blood Sampler 46 Battery 47 Display Messages and Problem-Solving Guide 50 Specifications 60 Guarantee 61 Index 62 About Your New System The OneTouch® Ultra® System uses the latest blood glucose monitoring technology. It measures the glucose content of a blood sample by means of an electrical current produced in the test strip and measured by the meter. Test results are “plasma-calibrated.” This makes it easier for you and your diabetes-care team to compare your meter results with laboratory tests. If you have been using another type of meter–one that provides whole-blood results–you may notice that your test results with the OneTouch® Ultra® System are about 12 % higher. The OneTouch® Ultra® Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists of the OneTouch® Ultra® Blood Glucose Meter, OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips (may be sold separately), and OneTouch® Ultra® Con...