Beurer GL50 Specifications

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10 Beurer GL50 mg/dLBatteries/Saving measured values Warning• Keep batteries out of reach of children. Children may put batteries in their mouth and

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 11The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances:• Pb = Battery contains lead,• Cd = Battery contains cad

12 Beurer GL50 mg/dL3.2 Lancing device and lancet needles1 AST cap (transparent) 2 Cap3 Protective lancet disc4 Sterile lancet needles5 Lancet h

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 133.5 Test stripsFront Rear 1 Gap for blood input2 Handle3 ContactsYou can identify the rear by the contact tracks.Insert the te

14 Beurer GL50 mg/dL• Test strips expire three months after the box is opened. Make a note of the expiry date (opening date + 3 months ) on the lab

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 156Reattach the clip to the rear of the monitor. Fit the lancing device and monitor back together. Note• If the replace battery sy

16 Beurer GL50 mg/dL5Deleting stored valuesProceed as follows to delete stored values: • Press the “+” or “–” button. “Mem” and “ ” are displayed •

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 172Prepare all partsPrepare the following items: GL50 monitor (A), test strip box (D) and sterile lancet needles (E). You will also

18 Beurer GL50 mg/dL3Remove the protective lancet discRemove the protective lancet disc by turning clockwise. Retain the protective disc for the safe

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 195.3 Taking a blood sample and measuring the glucose level Warning• Change the puncture area each time you take a measurement, e.g

20 Beurer GL50 mg/dL4Lancing to take a blood sample The lancing device can now be used to take a blood sample. Make sure that the blood remains as a

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 216Apply blood to the test stripTurn the monitor by 180°. Hold the blood input gap (at the tip of the test strip) to the drops of b

22 Beurer GL50 mg/dLLabel measured valueYou have the following options for labelling measured values.Before a mealAfter a mealGeneral label (e.g. aft

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 233Stick protective disc on needlePlace the retained protective disc flat on a hard surface. Stick the tip of the needle into the pr

24 Beurer GL50 mg/dLBlood glucoseThe following table provides a classification of blood glucose values according to the diabetes guide-lines of the Ge

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 255.7 Functional check using control solutionThe control solution is used to test the entire blood glucose monitoring system. This

26 Beurer GL50 mg/dL4Drip control solution on surfaceChoose a clean surface to carry out the functional test correctly. Shake the con-trol solution w

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 27If measured values are outside the specified range, check the following possible causes:Cause Action• The first drop of control so

28 Beurer GL50 mg/dL6 measurement memoryFor each measurement, your blood glucose value is automatically saved with the date and time un-less “ ” was

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 296.2 Displaying average blood glucose valuesYou can display the average measured blood glucose value from the last 7, 14, 30 and 9

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 3 1 Getting to know your instrument ...41.1 Delivery

30 Beurer GL50 mg/dL2Press “+” repeatedly to display the average value of all measured values for 14, 30 and 90 days.After the average of all measure

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 316.4 Deleting individual measured values from the memory1Press the buttons as described in “6.1 Displaying individual values” on p

32 Beurer GL50 mg/dLEvaluating measured values on the PC1The blood glucose monitor must be switched o. Insert the monitor’s USB connector into a fre

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 33 NoteThe blood glucose monitor is made of precision components. The accuracy of the measurements and service life of the device d

34 Beurer GL50 mg/dLProblem: device does not switch onCause SolutionBatteries empty. Replace batteries.Incorrectly inserted or missing batteries.Chec

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 359 technical specificationsDimensions (L x W x H) 123 x 28 x 16 mmWeight 36 g (incl. batteries)Power supply 2 x 3 V CR 2032 button

36 Beurer GL50 mg/dLOnly a small amount of blood is required (0.6 microlitres) and measurement takes approx. five sec-onds. The test strip detects blo

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 37Usage limits for specialist personnel from the healthcare sector: 1. If the patient exhibits the following symptoms, it may be

38 Beurer GL50 mg/dL10 Guarantee and customer serviceWarrantyWe oer a 3-year product warranty against material and production faults. The warranty d

4 Beurer GL50 mg/dL1 GettinG to know your instrumentDear customer,Thank you for choosing one of our products. Our name stands for high-quality, thoro

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Beurer GL50 mg/dL 51.1 Delivery scope, replacements and accessoriesCheck that the set packaging has not been tampered with and make sure that all con

6 Beurer GL50 mg/dLFollow-up purchasesYou can also obtain test strips, control solution and lancet needles without a prescription.Item REF50 test str

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 71.3 Signs and symbolsThe symbols on the packaging, type plate of the blood glucose monitor and accessories represent the following

8 Beurer GL50 mg/dL2 warninGs and safety notesRisk of infectionAll components of the blood glucose monitor and its accessories may come into contact

Beurer GL50 mg/dL 9• An excessively high or low hematocrit value (proportion of red blood cells) may lead to incorrect measurements. In the event of