TRUE METRIX 60 Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- TRUE METRIX
Table of Contents
TRUE METRIX 60 Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System
Before You Test
- Contact your Doctor or Healthcare Professional to determine how often you should test and what your target ranges are for blood glucose results.
- ALWAYS read the Owner’s Booklet before testing for the first time and before using this Quick Reference Guide.
Blood Glucose Testing
Step 1
Wash your hands with warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Do not use alcohol.
Step 2
Gather your materials and prepare your lancing device. Remove test strip from
vial and close vial immediately.
Step 3
Insert strip into Test Port with black blocks facing up. The meter turns on.
Step 4
Lance fingertip. Allow blood drop to form. Refer to lancing device
Instructions for Use for detailed instructions.
Step 5
Wait until Drop Symbol appears in Display. With strip still in meter, touch
tip of strip to blood drop. Allow blood to be drawn into strip. Remove test
strip from blood drop immediately after dashes appear across Meter Display.
Step 6
In as fast as 4 seconds, glucose result will be displayed.
Step 7
Remove Test Strip from Meter and discard in appropriate container. Meter turns
off. Testing is complete.
Step 2 Tips
Peel and discard the clear protective sticker from the Meter Display. Remove one Test Strip from vial. Then immediately press down vial cap firmly to close. See below for additional storage conditions.
Step 3 Tips
With meter off, insert Test Strip into Test Port with Contact End (black blocks) facing up. The Meter turns on.DO NOT place blood onto Test Strip before inserting Test Strip into Meter Test Port. DO NOT place blood drop on top of Test Strip or any other location except the Sample End (Tip) of the Test Strip.
After You Test
- ALWAYS store the test strips in the original vial with the cap tightly closed.
- ALWAYS keep the cap of the test strip vial tightly closed.
- NEVER transfer test strips from one vial to another. Do not expose to heat, moisture, or humidity.
- NEVER compare your meter to other meters.
- NEVER immerse meter or test strips in liquids or place any liquids onto meter or into the Test Port. Store TRUE METRIX® GO System in a dry place at room temperature (40°F-86°F) at 10%-80%relative humidity. DO NOT FREEZE.
- Dispose of used test strips and lancets in accordance with local regulations.
Additional Information
- ALL parts of your blood glucose monitoring system could carry blood-borne pathogens after use, even after cleaning and disinfecting.1,2
- Cleaning and disinfecting the lancing device and the meter destroys most, but not necessarily all, blood-borne pathogens.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before and after handling the meter, lancing device, lancets, or test strips as contact with blood presents an infection risk.
- If the meter is being operated by a second person who provides testing assistance, the meter and lancing device should be disinfected prior to use by the second person.
- It is important to keep the meter and the lancing device clean and disinfected. For instructions on how to clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device, see Meter Cleaning and Disinfecting and Lancing Device Cleaning and