Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 1 ® REALIZING THE VISION OF A BETTER TOMORROW™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model GMM 0001 and ILP 0001 PLEASE READ BEFORE USE Blood Glucose MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IDEAL LIFE ™ Gluco-Manager *NOTE: The IDEAL ILFE Gluco-Manager™ is intended for use in the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood from the finger and the following alternative sites: the palm, the forearm, the upper-arm, the calf and the thigh.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 INTRODUCTION 3 Preface 3 Contraindications 3 Precautions 4 Important Information 4 ABOUT ALTERNATIVE SITE TESTING (AST) 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS 6 REQUIREMENTS 9 IDEAL LIFE Pod™ LOCATION/INTERFERANCE 9 BEFORE YOU START 10 Your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ 10 Your IDEAL LIFE Pod™ 11 Test Strip Description 12 Important Test Strip Information 12 INSTALLATION 13 Connecting Your IDEAL LIFE Pod™ 13 Using an RJ11 J
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 3 Introduction Introduction Preface Thank you for purchasing the IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manger™, or GMM 0001 and IDEAL LIFE Pod™, or ILP 0001. This completely automatic system measures your blood glucose, captures subjective information and manages everything automatically so that you can better manage your blood glucose with your care provider.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 4 Introduction Precautions • Do not drop this unit. Please avoid strong impact. Disassembly or modification of the unit may lead to permanent reading error. • The device might not meet its performance specifications if stored or used beyond the specified temperature and humidity ranges.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 5 About Alternative Site Testing (AST) About Alternative Site Testing (AST) IMPORTANT: There are limitations for doing alternative site testing (AST). Please consult your healthcare professional before you do AST. What is AST? Alternative site testing (AST) means that people use parts of the body other than fingertips to check their blood glucose levels.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 6 About Alternative Site Testing (AST) / Contents How to increase the accuracy? Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site prior to blood extraction has a significant influence on the glucose value obtained. Blood from the site without rubbing exhibits a measurably different glucose concentration than blood from the finger. When the puncture site was rubbed prior to blood extraction, the difference was significantly reduced.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 7 Contents LANCING DEVICE 1 CODE STRIP 303 1 CLEAR CAP 2 “AAA” BATTERIES FOR YOUR IDEAL LIFE GLUCOMANAGER™ 1 NORMAL LEVEL OF CONTROL SOLUTION There are 3 levels for control solutions: low, normal and high. Please note that the other two levels are optional and are not included in the standard kit. Please call 1-888-IDEAL-41 (888-433-2541) for availability.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 8 Requirements Requirements MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS When using your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ with an IDEAL LIFE Pod™, you will need an RJ11 type modular jack, which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one pictured here. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local phone company to find out how to get one installed.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 9 IDEAL LIFE Pod™ Location/Interferance IDEAL LIFE Pod™ Location/Interferance When using an IDEAL LIFE Pod™ to communicate information from your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™, wireless radio waves are used.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 10 Before You Start Before You Start Your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ Test Port Blue LED LCD Display Left “Soft” Button Right “Soft” Button START/ESCAPE Button Battery Cover 10 IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 11 Before You Start Your IDEAL LIFE Pod™ (*An optional accessory, sold separately) LED Display AC Adapter Jack USB Port Ethernet cable RJ45 Jack Connection Battery Cover Instruction Manual Telephone line cord RJ11 Jack For Telephone Connection Telephone line cord RJ11 Jack For Line Connection 11
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 12 Before You Start Test Strip Description • Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood. Blood is applied to the absorbent hole of the test strip and is automatically drawn into the reaction cell where the reaction takes place. • The test strip consists of the following parts: Contact Bars Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 13 Installation Installation ! FOR YOUR IDEAL LIFE Pod™ ! Connecting your IDEAL LIFE Pod™ USING AN RJ11 JACK CAUTION! • Unplug phone cord from wall before installing, plugging in an external power source, or changing batteries. • Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. • Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals, unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 14 Installation RECHARGING BATTERIES WITH YOUR IDEAL LIFE POD™: • Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of your IDEAL LIFE Pod™ by pushing gently in the direction shown on the battery cover. • Place the rechargeable batteries as marked. • Replace the battery compartment door and push the compartment door shut in the opposite direction shown on the battery cover.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 15 Installation FIRST TIME POWER UP AND ACTIVATION WHEN USING AN IDEAL LIFE POD™ (*an optional accessory, sold separately) To use the IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ with your IDEAL LIFE Pod™ you must call an IDEAL LIFE customer representative to activate. Make sure to call IDEAL LIFE before you begin.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 16 Installation CALIBRATION When using the system for the first time, or before using a new vial of test strips, you need to do calibration, which can be easily done by inserting the code strip into the meter. It is important to make sure that the code displayed on the LCD is the same as the code printed on the test strip vial before you proceed. ONLY TEST BLOOD GLUCOSE WHEN THE CODES ARE IDENTICAL, SO THE TEST RESULTS WILL BE ACCURATE.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 17 303 STEP 3 Code the Meter With the meter off, insert the code strip and the code number will appear on the display. Then remove the code strip and “OFF” will appear. This tells you that coding is complete. You can start testing now. 303 Installation CAUTION! If the code number displayed on the meter does not match the number printed on the vial, test results will be wrong.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 18 Installation ABOUT CONTROL SOLUTION Control solutions contain a known amount of glucose that reacts with test strips. By comparing your control solution test results with the expected range printed on the test strip vial label, it is able to check that the meter and the test strips are working together as a system and that you are performing the test correctly.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 19 Installation • Store the control solution tightly closed at temperature below 30°C (86°F) and do not refrigerate. NOTE! The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for appropriately branded control solution only. It is used to test meter and test strip performance. It is not the recommended range for your blood glucose level. HOW TO DO A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST? Step 1.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 20 Installation Step 2. Apply Control Solution Shake the control solution vial well. Remove the cap. Squeeze the vial, discard the first drop, and wipe off the dispenser tip. Squeeze the vial again to get another drop and place the drop on your finger tip first. Then, apply the drip to the absorbent hole of the test (where it meets the narrow channel) until the drop is drawn into the test strip and the confirmation window is filled.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 21 Functions Functions (when using the IDEAL LIFE POD™, an optional accessory sold separately) Main Screen IDEAL LIFE MENU The Main Screen is your default screen. This is where you will be directed to after completing functions and where you will find status indicators for the functioning of your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 22 Functions Taking Your Blood Glucose Reading Be sure to read this section and any inserts found in the test strip box carefully before taking a reading. GETTING A DROP OF BLOOD Step 1. Insert a Lancet in the Adjustable Lancing Device Twist the lancing device cap to remove it. Insert a lancet into the lancet holder and push down firmly until it is fully seated. Do not twist the lancet. Twist the protective disk until it separates from the lancet.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 23 Functions WHEN TO OBTAINING BLOOD FROM SITES OTHER THAN THE FINGERTIP A clear cap, together with the kit, makes it easier to get a drop of blood from AST. When you want to obtain blood from sites except the finger, replace the clear cap instead of the lancing device cap. Screw the clear cap onto the lancing device until it is snug, but not too tight, and then continue to step 2. Step 2.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 24 Functions Step 5. Gently Massage the Area, Do NOT Smear the Blood Sample To obtain correct results, it is recommended that the first drop of blood should be discarded with a clean tissue paper or cotton. Use the second drop of blood for testing. The required blood sample is 0.7 microlitre in volume. Step 6 Remove the Lancet Take the lancet out carefully. Place the disk on a hard surface and push the exposed tip into the protective disk.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 25 Functions TAKING A READING Step 1. Insert the Test Strip Insert a test strip with contact bars end first and facing up into the test slot. (Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the meter or you may get an inaccurate test result.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 26 Functions Step 2. Apply Sample Obtain a drop of blood using the adjustable lancing device. The blood sample must be at least 0.7 microliter in volume or you may get an inaccurate test result. When “ ” appears on the display, apply the blood to the absorbent hole of the test strip where it meets the narrow channel. Do not push your finger against the test strip or try to apply a smeared sample.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 27 Functions Step 3. Display a Glucose Result Your blood glucose test result appears after the meter counts to 0. This blood glucose result is automatically stored in the meter memory. Turn the meter off by removing the test strip. Discard the used test strip carefully to avoid contamination.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 28 Functions LOOKING AT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN READINGS Your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ will store up to 250 of your latest readings. Press Menu to view the feature list. SCROLL to highlight READINGS (it should already be highlighted as it is the first line item in the list). MENU READINGS MESSAGES OPTIONS Press SELECT to enter your selection. SCROLL SELECT SCROLL to highlight DATA (it should already be highlighted as it is the first line item in the list).
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 29 Functions Looking at Graphs When using an IDEAL LIFE Pod™, your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ will store different types of graphs downloaded from the IDEAL LIFE website. (All the graphs can be altered through the IDEAL LIFE website, refer to www.ideallifeonline.com for details). MENU READINGS MESSAGES OPTIONS SCROLL Press Menu to view the feature list.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 30 Functions Looking at Messages Your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ is equipped for 2-way, interactive communication when using an IDEAL LIFE Pod™ or Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone or device. Messages can be sent remotely to your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ and responded to directly. When messages are transmitted to your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™, they are stored for automatic display before your next blood glucose measurement.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 31 Functions Options The OPTIONS section allows you to set-up your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ with features that are not frequently changed. BEEPER The beeper function is turned on by default. If you receive a message that is tagged as urgent the beeper will sound when the message is displayed. • Press Menu to view the feature list. MENU • SCROLL to highlight OPTIONS. READINGS MESSAGES OPTIONS SCROLL • Press SELECT to enter your selection.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 32 Functions and planes. To change the transmission feature on your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ simply follow the instructions below. • Press Menu to view the feature list. MENU • SCROLL to highlight OPTIONS. READINGS MESSAGES OPTIONS SCROLL • Press SELECT to enter your selection. SELECT • Press SCROLL to highlight CONNECTION. OPTIONS • Press SELECT to enter your selection.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 33 Functions Dialing Pattern The dialing pattern dictates the manner in which your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ dials out through a telephone line when connected to an IDEAL LIFE Pod™. Different areas and situations require different methods of dialing which are preset at the time of registration. If you are required to change your dialing pattern, follow the steps below.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 34 Functions Line Access As with dialing patterns, different locations may require your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ to acquire an outbound line before dialing. If you are not sure what line access option you should be using, contact your local phone service provider for details.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 35 Functions The line access options are defined below: • NONE This is the default selection (most common type of line access used; most homes use this method) •9 Usually required when dialing out of offices •8 Usually required when dialing out of select hotels • #9 Usually required when dialing out of select hotels and homes • *9 Usually required when dialing out of homes equipped with intercom systems Using a Bluetooth® Enabled Cellular Phone or Device I
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 36 Functions • Press SCROLL to highlight LINK DEVICE LINK LINK DEVICE UNLINK DEVICE CURRENT STATUS SCROLL • Press SELECT to enter your selection. SELECT Your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ will automatically search for a Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone or device and will display the below screen. SEARCHING FOR DEVICE ........... Once a Bluetooth® enabled cellular phone or device is found, simply follow the on screen directions.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 37 Functions CHECKING THE STATUS OF YOUR IDEAL LIFE GLUCO-MANAGER™ If you ever wish to check the current status of your device links on your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™, or other important information related to your IDEAL LIFE BP-Manager simply follow the below instructions. • Press Menu to view the feature list. MENU READINGS MESSAGES OPTIONS SCROLL • Press SELECT to enter your selection. SELECT • Press SCROLL to highlight CONNECTION.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 38 Functions UNITS If you ever wish to change the units of measurement and temperature of your device, simply follow the below instructions. • Press Menu to view the feature list. MENU READINGS MESSAGES OPTIONS SCROLL • SCROLL to highlight OPTIONS. • Press SELECT to enter your selection. SELECT • Press SCROLL to highlight UNITS. OPTIONS BEEPER CONNECTION UNITS FACTORY DEFAULT SCROLL • Press SELECT to enter your selection.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 39 Functions FACTORY DEFAULT This option restores the unit back to its factory settings. DO NOT RESET YOUR IDEAL LIFE GLUCOMANAGER™ UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY AN IDEAL LIFE CUSTOMER REPRESENTATIVE. This option will erase all your information stored in your IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ and will require you to reregister if you are using an IDEAL LIFE Pod™. ONLY SELECT THIS OPTION IF YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DO SO.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 40 Comparing Meter And Laboratory Results Comparing Meter And Laboratory Results The result you obtain from your meter may different somewhat 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 (see test strip package insert for typical accuracy and precision data and for important information on limitations).
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 41 Care And Maintenance Care And Maintenance Your meter does not require special maintenance. As no blood or control solution comes in contact with the meter, there is no special cleaning required. Take care to avoid getting dirt, dust, blood, control solution or water inside the meter through the test port. Store the meter in its carrying case after each use. A cloth dampened with water and mild detergent can be used to wipe down the outside of the meter.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 42 Specificaitons Specificaitons IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ Model: GMM 0001 IDEAL LIFE Gluco-Manager™ Display: LCD Digital Display Power Source: Two 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries Battery Life: Over 1,000 determinants Operating Temperature/Humidity: 10°C - 40°C, below 85% R.H. (non-condensing) Storage Temperature/Humididty: 4°C - 40°C, below 85% R.H. Weight: 103.5 g Dimension: 97 mm (l) x 77.7 mm (w) x 24.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 43 Problem Solving Guide Problem Solving Guide The following is a summary of potential problems in operation to help troubleshoot various issues. Improper use may cause an inaccurate result without producing an error message or a symbol. In the event of a problem, refer to the information under action.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 44 Problem Solving Guide Situation: If the control solution test result is out of range. PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Error in performing the test. Read the instruction thoroughly and repeat the test again. Improper code number. Check if the code number on the display matches the code number on the test strip vial. Do not shake the control solution vial very well. Shake the control solution vigorously and repeat the test again.
Ideal Blood Gluco Manual 9/24/07 12:25 PM Page 45 Summary of Operation Summary of Operation This summary is intended only for quick reference and not as a substitute for the instruction manual. Please read the entire manual before you begin testing. Step 1. Insert test strip The meter is automatically turned on and displays the room temperature and the code number Step 2. Match the code Check if the displayed code number is the same number as the number on the strip vial 303 Step 3.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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