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How to setup your Glucose meter

Below you will find clear instructions on how to prepare and set up your Swiss Point of Care Glucose Meter. This section explains what you need before starting, how to configure the device, and which optional settings you can enable. Strictly following these steps ensures reliable results and reduces the chance of inaccurate measurements.

What You Need🔧

  • Swiss Point of Care Glucose Meter
  • Swiss Point of Care Test Strips (only these are compatible)
  • Lancing device
  • Sterile lancets (always use a new one for each test)
  • Two CR2032 coin cell batteries (3.0V)
  • Glucose control solution (optional, for a quality check)
  • Clean, dry hands

Helpful Resources 📖


Step‑by‑Step Setup📋

Step 1: Insert the Batteries

Turn the meter over and slide open the battery cover. Place two CR2032 coin cell batteries with the plus (+) side facing up. Close the cover until it clicks securely.

Step 2: Remove the Protective Film

Peel off the thin plastic film covering the display. Without removing this film, the screen may look dull or unclear.

Step 3: Enter Setup Mode

Hold the right button (>) for about 2 seconds. The meter will enter the setup menu.

Step 4: Configure the Meter

  1. Measurement Unit: Choose between mmol/L (Europe) or mg/dL (USA). Use the left button (<) to switch, confirm with the right button (>).
  2. Clock Format: Choose 24‑hour (recommended) or 12‑hour (AM/PM). Confirm with the right button.
  3. Date Format: Choose day‑month (D‑M) or month‑day (M‑D). Confirm with the right button.
  4. Date and Time: Adjust year, month, day, hour, and minutes using the left button. Confirm each value with the right button.

Step 5: Optional Features

  • Meal Marker: Default OFF. Enable only if you want to tag results before/after meals.
  • Sound (Beep): Default ON. Recommended, as it confirms actions and alerts errors.
  • Ketone Indicator: Default OFF. Enable if advised by your healthcare professional.
  • Hyper/Hypo Indicators: Set warning levels for high/low glucose values (only in consultation with your doctor).
  • Test Reminders: Up to 5 per day. Useful if you often forget to test.

Step 6: Finish Setup

Press the right button (>) once more to save all settings. The meter will switch off automatically. Your device is now ready for use.
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