Accu-Chek 98/79/EC Reference Manual

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Setting the Hypo FlagThe hypo flag allows you to define your hypoglycemiclevel and receive a reminder whenever you obtain ablood sugar result below this level. You can set the hypoindicator level to any number between 60 and 80 mg/dL(3,3 and 4,4 mmol/L).Important Note: Consult with your healthcare professionalto set the hypo marker to compliment your therapy. Do notuse the hypo marker as the only indicator of hypoglycemia.Rely upon your symptoms and directions from yourhealthcare professional.To set the hypo flag:1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the meter on.2. Wait until the strip icon or code and “---” flashbefore proceeding to step 3.3. Press and hold down the ON/OFF button until “set”appears at the bottom of the screen. Release theON/OFF button.4. Repeatedly press and release the ON/OFF buttonuntil “hypo” flashes and “OFF” and “set” appear onthe display.Note: the meter is factory set with the hypo flag inthe off position.5. Press and release the right or left arrow button toturn ON the hypo flag.6. Briefly press and release the ON/OFF button. “Hypo”flashes, and the current hypo indicator setting, “set,”“mg/dL” or “mmol/L” appear on the display.8