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OneTouch® FastTake®
For general information about the OneTouch® FastTake® Meter, you can refer to the frequently asked questions below. For specific information about your meter, please refer to your Owner's Booklet.
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?
Battery
Will a low battery cause inaccurate test results?
No. LifeScan meters will still provide accurate test results with a low battery, but you should replace the battery as soon as possible. The battery symbol will appear if your battery is getting too low.
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What does it mean when my meter displays a battery symbol?
From the time the battery symbol first appears, there is enough power left for about 50 tests. The test results will be accurate, but it is time to change the battery. When the battery symbol appears on the display by itself, it means that the battery will not provide enough power for a test. You must change the battery.
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How often should I replace my meter's battery?
Your meter will tell you when it is time to replace the battery by displaying a battery symbol. Each pair of batteries will provide you with enough power to perform about 1000 tests.
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What battery size do I need for my meter?
OneTouch Meters come with batteries already installed. You can find the battery compartment on the back of the meter. The OneTouch FastTake Meter uses two 1.5 V (#357 or equivalent) silver oxide batteries.
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Changing Time
How do I change the time on my meter?
Refer to your Owner's Booklet for specific directions for changing the time and/or date on your OneTouch FastTake Meter.
Step 1: Enter the setting Mode.
Start with the meter off. Then press and hold the M button for three seconds. The meter is now in the setting mode. The year and date settings will appear first. Press the M button to accept the year and date settings until the hour and minutes settings appear with the hour segment flashing.
Step 2: Set the Hour.
Press and release the C button to advance one hour. To move faster, hold the C button down. With the correct hour (with AM or PM) on the display, press the M button and the minutes setting will start flashing.
Step 3: Set the Minutes.
Press and release the C button to advance one minute. To move faster, hold the C button down. With the correct minute on the display, press the M button and the current unit-of-measurement setting will appear. You may now turn the meter off.
Note: When the date and time are changed, the average blood glucose value may also change. The time and date associated with any test cannot be changed. Also, be careful not to change the unit of measure (e.g. mg/dL or mmol/L).
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Cleaning
When should I clean my meter and what should I use to clean it?
The OneTouch FastTake Meter does not require special cleaning, as no blood or control solution come in contact with the inside of the meter. To clean the outside of the meter, wipe it with a damp cloth and mild detergent.
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Coding the Meter
How do I change the code on my LifeScan Meter?
Step 1: Enter the Code Mode.
Start with the meter turned off. Insert a OneTouch FastTake Test Strip to turn on the meter. All segments of the display will appear. Next, the code number will appear on the display for three seconds.
Step 2: Match the Code Numbers.
Compare the code number on the meter display with the code number on the test strip vial. If the two code numbers match, you may begin testing. If they do not match, follow Step 3. The first time you use the meter (---) will appear, showing that there is no code stored in the memory.
Step 3: Code the Meter.
Press the C button to select the correct code. Each time you press and release the C button, the number will increase by one. To move faster, simply press and hold the C button. After you have selected the correct code number, it will flash for three seconds and then appear solid for three seconds. Then the apply blood symbol will appear, indicating the OneTouch FastTake System is ready for testing.
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Control Solution
What is control solution and where can I get it?
Control solution is used to check that both the meter and the test strips are working together as a system, and that you are doing the test correctly. Use only the appropriate Normal Control Solution for your meter. Control solution is available from your drug store or Authorized LifeScan Distributor.
OneTouch FastTake consumers can use OneTouch® Ultra Control Solution. Customers in the United States will find OneTouch Ultra Control Solution at their local pharmacies. Outside the United States, please contact your local country office for purchasing information.
LifeScan always encourages consumers to shop around for diabetes supplies and we do not endorse any particular supplier, pharmacy, or online retailer. If you choose to buy online, please note the privacy policies, legal disclaimers and purchase agreements at the sites you visit. These policies and agreements are solely the responsibility of the retailer.
The following retailers have met LifeScan criteria for online ordering, customer service and product information:
drugstore.com
diabeticexpress.com
Retailers: To receive LifeScan's online ordering criteria for inclusion on our site contact your local LifeScan representative.
If you have difficulty locating LifeScan Control Solution, call your local LifeScan Customer Services (in the U.S.: 800 227-8862) for assistance or send an e-mail to CustomerService@LifeScan.com.
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Where can I find the control solution range?
The acceptable range for the OneTouch Ultra Control Solution is marked on the OneTouch FastTake Test Strip package. This range is for the Control Solution only; it is not a recommended range for your blood glucose test results.
Note: The Control Solution range is shown in two different units of measure--mg/dL and mmol/L, for use in different countries.
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