ACCU-CHEK Instant Blood Glucose Meter User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: ACCU-CHEK

Instant Blood Glucose Meter

WELCOME

We are delighted to provide you with an Accu-Chek Instant meter which seamlessly connects to the mySugr® diabetes management app. Whether you already use an Accu-Chek blood glucose meter or are going to be checking your blood sugar for the first time, we are here to support you every step of the way.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

Along with your Accu-Chek Instant meter, you will find a pack of Accu-Chek Instant test strips and an Accu-Chek FastClix finger pricker so that you can start using your new meter right away.

If you need to change your prescription to Accu-Chek Instant test strips, tear off the prescription request slip below and take it to your healthcare professional.

GETTING STARTED

The Accu-Chek Instant User Manual provides important information about your new meter.

Overleaf you will find step-by-step guidance to help you set up and start using your meter. You can also find a series of short how-to videos on our website: www.accu-chek.co.uk/instantsupport

www.accu-chek.ie/instantsupport

HERE TO SUPPORT YOU

Register your meter
Visit our website or scan
the QR code for updates
and support.

Online help
Visit our website for how-to
videos and answers to
frequently asked questions.

Customer Careline
We’re here to help should
you have any difficulties
with your Accu-Chek meter.
UK: 0800 701 000
Ireland: 1 800 709 600

ACCU-CHEK® INSTANT PRESCRIPTION REQUEST

Dear Healthcare Professional, I have started using the Accu-Chek Instant blood glucose monitoring system and I require a prescription for:

Name

Instant test strips (50)

Postcode Date of Birth

FastClix lancets (204)

GETTING

STARTED

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WARNING
Accu-Chek FastClix finger pricker is intended for patient self monitoring by an individual
person only. It must not be used to test blood glucose from more than one person as it does not incorporate any features to guard against cross- infection.

WARNING
This document does not replace the detailed User Manual for the Accu-Chek Instant blood
glucose monitoring system. Be sure to comply with the safety information in the User Manual and in the package insert of the test strip.

SETTING THE TIME AND DATE

Press up ▲ to turn the meter on.

Press and hold down ▼ until set‑up appears on the display. The hour flashes. Press up
▲ to increase the hour or press down ▼ to decrease the hour.

Press and hold up ▲ to set the hour and move to the next field. The minutes flash. Press up
▲ to increase the minutes or press down ▼ to decrease the minutes.

Repeat step 3 to adjust each field. After setting the year, press and hold up ▲ until the flashing test strip symbol appears to save your settings.

NOTE
The meter prompts you to set the time and date the first time you turn the meter
on or if an error occurs.

Press and hold down ▼ at any time until the flashing test strip symbol appears to perform a test.
The time and date on the meter synchronizes to the time and date on the paired device each time the meter sends data to the connected device. See the chapter Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing in your User Manual.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Accu-Chek® products on GP prescription software systems are NOT prefixed with the Accu-Chek name.
Search using the product search terms below.

Instant Test Strips (50) (UK) PIP Code: 417-0759 (ROI) GMS Code: 85132 Search term: Instant blood glucose testing strips
FastClix Lancets (204) (UK) PIP Code: 351-2795 (ROI) GMS Code: 85541 Search term: FastClix lancets or FASTCLIX 0.3MM (30G) lancet

© 2023 Roche Diabetes Care Limited. All rights reserved | ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK INSTANT and FASTCLIX are trademarks of Roche | All other trademarks or brand names are the property of their respective owners | Roche Diabetes Care Limited. Charles Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RY, UK. Company Registration Number: 09055599 March 2023 | For use in the UK and Ireland only

CHECKING YOUR

BLOOD SUGAR

SETTING UP THE FINGER PRICKER

1

Familiarise yourself with the Accu-Chek FastClix finger pricker.

NOTE Each lancet drum contains 6 sterile lancets.

2

Remove the finger pricker cap by pulling it straight off. Do not twist the cap.

WARNING
Do not insert a lancet drum and press the release button at the same time. Do not insert a lancet drum with the release button resting on a surface, for example, a table top. This could release a lancet which could inadvertently prick you.

3

Insert the lancet drum, white end first, into the finger pricker. Push the lancet drum all the way in until it clicks firmly into place.

NOTE Do not remove the lancet drum until all 6 lancets have been used since the lancet
drum cannot be reused once it has been removed from the finger pricker.

4

Replace the cap on the finger pricker. Make sure the notch on the cap lines up with the notch on the finger pricker.

5

Adjust the lancet depth to a comfortable penetration level. Start at 2 or 3. For tougher skin, dial to a higher number.

6

Using the Accu-Chek FastClix finger pricker: By pressing the release button, the finger pricker primes and pricks in 1-Click action.

PERFORMING A BLOOD SUGAR TEST WITH BLOOD FROM YOUR FINGERTIP

NOTE

You need the meter, a test strip and a finger pricker with a lancet inserted to perform a blood sugar test.
A blood sugar test cannot be performed while the meter is connected to a PC with a USB cable.

Wash your hands with
warm soapy water and
dry thoroughly. Prepare
the finger pricker.
Check the use by date on
the test strip container.
Do not use test strips past
the use by date.
Remove a test strip from
the test strip container.
Close the cap tightly.
Insert the metallic end of
the test strip into the meter.
The meter turns on.
When a flashing drop
symbol appears, perform
a finger prick with the
finger pricker.
Gently squeeze your
finger to assist the blood
flow. This helps you get a
blood drop.
Touch the yellow edge of the
test strip to the blood drop.
Do not put blood on top of the
test strip.
Remove your finger from the
test strip when the flashing
hourglass symbol appears.
Failure to move your finger away
from the test strip could give
inaccurate test results.
Your test result appears with an arrow. This arrow shows
if your test result falls above, within, or below the target
range.† The target range is represented by the green region
of the target range indicator. The arrow will flash if your test
result falls above or below this range.
Remove and discard the used test strip by pulling the test
strip out of the meter or by pushing the test strip ejector on
the side of the meter.

YOUR DIABETES DATA, SIMPLY THERE

With the mySugr® app it’s quick and easy to collect all your important diabetes data like blood sugar levels, meals, activity, carbs and insulin in one convenient place – your smartphone.
The key features of the mySugr app include:

Logging – Log your diabetes data with added information such as meal, moods and medication. Connect your Accu-Chek Instant meter to the mySugr app to automatically sync your results – no more paper logbooks!
Estimated HbA1c – Get an estimate of your HbA1c. Know where you have been and where you are headed.
Photo function‡ – Simplify daily food tracking using mySugr’s photo function.
Bolus calculator‡ – The mySugr Bolus Calculator helps to calculate the right amount of insulin for corrections and mealtimes.
Reports – mySugr reports make data sharing easy. Whether in person or online, share your results with your healthcare professional.

WARNING
The mySugr Bolus Calculator is licensed for people with diabetes over the age of 18 years. The mySugr logbook is licensed for people with diabetes over the age of 16 years.

Download the mySugr app to set up your account.

‡Available with mySugr Pro. Connect your Accu-Chek Instant blood glucose meter and activate mySugr Pro for free! Sync your blood sugar values at least once every 30 days to maintain access to all mySugr Pro features.

CONNECTING THE ACCU-CHEK INSTANT METER TO THE MYSUGR APP (for users over

the age of 16 years)

1

On your phone make sure Bluetooth® is turned on. Then in the mySugr app select “Connections”

2

Choose Accu-Chek Instant then select “Connect” to initiate the connection.

3

Turn the meter off if it’s on, then press and hold the bottom button until you see the Bluetooth® symbol on the meter display.

4

You will then see the serial number of the Accu-Chek Instant meter displayed in the mySugr app. Select the meter to confirm connection.

5

Enter the pin number that is on the back of your Accu-Chek Instant meter.

6

After you have entered the Pin select “pair” and the connection will be completed.

MYSUGR LOGGING

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR DIABETES DATA

Every piece of your diabetes data has a story. Tags help tell that story. They help you understand your diabetes and the relationships between certain situations and your blood sugar better.

diabetes data

data

CHANGING THE TARGET RANGE ON YOUR ACCU-CHEK INSTANT METER

Once connected, you are able 1 2 3 to change the target ranges on your Accu- Chek Instant meter via the mySugr app. Consult your healthcare professional before changing the target range. Start by opening the mySugr app.

To confirm the new target range on the Accu-Chek Instant meter, please perform another blood sugar test.

1 Select “More” on the bottom right of the home screen then select “Profile Settings” then “Blood sugar testing”. Select your “Hyper” “Target range” and “Hypo” and scroll up or down to select the required range.

blood sugar

2 Once settings have been updated you may receive a confirmation message in the mySugr app.

3 You may also receive a confirmation notification when your meter has been updated to match the target range on the mySugr app.
Your mobile device notification settings will need to be turned on for mySugr.

MYSUGR

BOLUS CALCULATOR

HOW TO SETUP THE MYSUGR BOLUS CALCULATOR
(for users over the age of 18 years on multiple daily injections only)

WARNING
The mySugr Bolus Calculator is intended for the management of insulin dependent diabetes by calculating a bolus insulin dose or carbohydrate intake based on your entered data. The mySugr Bolus Calculator is licensed for people with diabetes over the age of 18 years.

WARNING
Before using the mySugr Bolus Calculator, please discuss with your healthcare professional whether it is appropriate for you.
You will need some important details about your therapy from your healthcare professional in order to complete the set up. If you are unsure about your parameters please contact your healthcare professional.

4 Select your target range. If it remains unchanged throughout the day select Next. If it changes throughout the day select “Time dependent” and select the relevant time frames to adjust your target values. Select Next to continue.

5 Enter your insulin correction factor. If it remains unchanged throughout the day select Next. If it changes throughout the day select “Time dependent” and select the relevant time frames to adjust your insulin correction factor. Select Next to continue.

6 Enter your carbs/insulin ratio. If it remains unchanged throughout the day select Next. If it changes throughout the day select “Time dependent” and select the relevant time frames to adjust your carb/insulin ratio. Select Next to continue.

7 Review your settings. You can forward your settings to your healthcare team via email or another messaging app.**

8 Select Confirm settings and use your device authentication to validate your Bolus Calculator settings.

Some mobile phone operators may charge or restrict access for calls to these numbers. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am-6pm excluding bank holidays. To improve the quality of our service, calls received or made by Roche Diabetes Care Limited may be recorded.
**When you share your diabetes information (e.g. via email) your personal data leaves the mySugr app. We cannot guarantee the privacy of your data in this regard.
©2023 Roche Diabetes Care Limited. All rights reserved. | ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK INSTANT, FASTCLIX and MYSUGR are trademarks of Roche | The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Roche is under license. | All other trademarks or brand names are the property of their respective owners. | Roche Diabetes Care Limited.
Charles Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RY, UK. Company Registration Number: 09055599 | March 2023 | BGM2023-UK&I-557 | Material number: 09991778001 | For use in the UK and Ireland only.
All names and data shown are for demonstration purposes only and do not relate to a real-life patient. The screens you see may differ from the screens in the app.
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