Do a control solution test, Basic, Plus meter for the first time – Lifescan One Touch Basic Plus Diabetes Monitoring System User Manual
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Do a control solution test:
■
For practice, before testing your
blood with the ONE TOUCH
™
BASIC
™
Plus Meter for the first
time
■
When you begin using a new vial
of test strips
■
At least once a week
■
Whenever you suspect that the
meter or test strips are not
working properly
■
When your blood glucose test
results are not consistent with
how you feel, or when you think
your results are not accurate
■
If you drop the meter
■
If you get the meter wet
The control solution test procedure is
just like blood glucose testing, except
that you use ONE TOUCH
™
Normal
Control Solution instead of blood.