LifeScan UK - diabetes self monitoring

Lifescan offers diabetes self monitoring products that allow you to manage your blood glucose levels using a meter to ensure that you don't suffer from hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia.

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Frequently

OneTouch® Ultra®
Battery
Will a low battery cause inaccurate test results?
What does it mean when my meter displays a battery symbol?
How often should I replace my meter's battery?
Where is the battery and what size do I need for my meter?

Changing the Time
How do I change the date and time on my meter?

Cleaning
When should I clean my meter and what should I use to clean it?

Coding the Meter
How do I change the code on my meter?

Control Solution
What is control solution and where can I get it?
Where can I find the control solution range?

Data Management features of the OneTouch Ultra Meter
What kind of cable is used to download the OneTouch Ultra Meter into the InTouch® Software program?
Can I use the PocketScan® Adapter to download my OneTouch Ultra Meter?
How many tests can be stored in the memory of the OneTouch Ultra Meter?
What averaging features are available?

General OneTouch Ultra Meter questions
How much blood is required to test with the OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strip?
How do you know when enough blood has been applied to the test strip?
What happens if enough blood has not been applied to the test strip before the countdown begins?
How many testing sites are approved for the OneTouch Ultra Meter?
Can I use OneTouch Ultra Test Strips with my OneTouch® PocketScan® Meter?
Can arterial and venous blood be used with the OneTouch Ultra Meter?

Forerm Testing
What are the general guidelines for forearm testing?
What can you tell me about testing from the forearm?
What is the most appropriate time for forearm testing?
Why are there differences between forearm and fingertip results?
What is the percentage of difference when comparing results from the forearm to a result from a fingerstick test result?
What if I observe a difference between forearm and fingertip results greater than 20%?
Which result should be used to determine how much medication to take if there is a difference between an forearm test and a fingerstick test?
Can sample size affect the result?
Can certain medications or health conditions affect results from the forearm which are not noticeable when doing fingerstick testing?
Is fasting required when comparing a blood glucose lab test result to a blood glucose meter result using an forearm sample?
Can my patients compare results obtained using a sample from their arm with a result from a sample obtained using forearm or finger with a different meter?
Can circulation problems affect results?
Can hematocrit levels affect results?

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Important FAQs for the OneTouch® Ultra® Meter

 
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