Hypoglycaemia Symptoms Alarm Instructions
TURN ON
When preparing for sleep, strap the monitor securely to your wrist or ankle and press the button once (same button for “ON” and “OFF”). Three quick beeps will sound to signify it is “ON”. Check the status at any time by pressing the button once for two quick beeps.
WHEN ALARM SOUNDS
The monitor will sound a continuous series of 4 beeps and vibrate when it detects either perspiration or a drop in skin temperature. The monitor will continue to sound until turned off.
TURN OFF DURING ALARM
Pressing the button twice within 1 second will cause the monitor to sound one long beep before shutting off. At this time, appropriate action should be taken to determine if hypoglycaemia is present e.g., blood test.
TURN OFF WITHOUT ALARM
While not wearing the monitor, it should be turned off to conserve battery life. Do this by holding the button down for 10 seconds to de-activate the alarm.
DETERMINE CAUSE OF ALARM
When awakened by the alarm, turn the monitor off while it is still on your wrist. Wait 10 seconds and turn it on again. If it alarms again within the next 60 seconds, perspiration was the cause, as it is still present on the surface of the skin. If it does not alarm within 60 seconds, it was likely due to a drop in skin temperature.
LOG ALARMS
It may be helpful to provide your doctor with a record of the following:
• Date and time of alarm.
• Bedtime blood sugar.
• Blood sugar at time of alarm.
• How you felt (cold, sweaty, confused, other).
ALARM TEST
To test the monitor, turn it on and:
1. Place a wet finger over both metal sensors and hold for 5- 10 seconds;
2. The alarm should activate to indicate proper operation;
3. Turn the alarm off by quickly pressing the button twice;
4. If the alarm did not activate, replace the battery and retest;
5. If this fails, return the device for service.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
The monitor’s battery should last at least 6 (six) months under normal usage. To replace, simply pry the battery drawer open and replace the battery with the large f lat positive (+) side facing downward. Dispose of used batteries promptly and correctly.
SENSOR REPLACEMENT
When the monitor’s metal sensors become tarnished they may be replaced using the special tool that comes with new sensors available where you purchased your monitor.
WARNING
The monitor’s two metal sensors must be in contact with the skin prior to turning on in order to establish a baseline skin temperature reference. The sensors must remain in contact with the skin in order to detect a skin temperature drop.
The monitor will not be effective for those who do not exhibit symptoms of perspiration or a drop in skin temperature.
Never immerse the monitor in water or leave in a steam filled bathroom.
Do not substitute the monitor for any other means your doctor has provided you to determine the onset of hypoglycaemia.
SAFETY
LOW BATTERY
A low battery will automatically be sensed and denoted by a continuous chirp indicating the time for replacement.
ACCIDENTAL TURN ON
Repeatedly pressing the button by accident will not interfere with normal operation.
CLEANING
The monitor may be cleaned with a damp cloth.
WARRANTY
The monitor undergoes extensive testing before being shipped and is guaranteed to be free of
manufacturer defects for a period of one year from date of purchase.
Giant Biosensor Limited will at its sole discretion repair or replace any defective monitor which is returned prepaid by the purchaser. Record the serial number and date of purchase prior to shipping.