BD Consumer Healthcare1 Becton DriveFranklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417Lancets manufactured by BD. Lancet device and control solution(s) manufactured for

Set Year(Example)Set Month(Example)Set Day(Example)6. Set Year: Press the right or left arrow buttonuntil the correct year appears.7. Press the Mode b

Getting Started • 13WHY CODING YOUR METER BEFORE TESTING IS NECESSARYYour Paradigm LinkTMBlood Glucose Monitor must be manually “coded” tomatch the vi

3. When the codes match, press the Modebutton. A blinking blood drop shows that themeter is ready for you to test. To run acontrol solution test, re

1. Insert a BD™ Test Strip into the test strip slot.The meter turns on and displays the codenumber.2. Match the code number on the display withthe cod

5. Shake the control solution vial and discard adrop before use. Squeeze a drop of controlsolution onto a clean, hard, dry surface.6. While holding th

Getting Started • 21Out-of-range results may be caused by the following:•You may not be doing the test properly. Retest and follow the instructionscar

5. Screw the cap back onto the lancet device.6. Pull out the arming knob as far as it will goand then release it. The lancet device is nowarmed.Screw

How to Test Your Blood Glucose • 25Getting and Applying a Blood Sample to the BD™ Test Strip1. Place the armed BD™ Lancet Device securelyon the side o

How to Test Your Blood Glucose • 27Understanding Your Test ResultYour blood glucose test result is displayed onthe meter.Test Result(Example) PM

How to Test Your Blood Glucose • 29If the test result is lower than 20 mg/dL, the meter sounds 3 quick beeps and the display will read “.”You may have

How to Test Your Blood Glucose • 3130 • How to Test Your Blood GlucoseMark a Single Blood Glucose Test So It Is Not Sent To Your Paradigm®Model 512 or

How to Test Your Blood Glucose • 3332 • How to Test Your Blood GlucoseA blood glucose test can be marked for identification after completing a test.Fo

The Basic Memory functions help you and your healthcare professional trackchanges in your blood glucose levels over time.How to Use Your Meter’sBasic

How to Use Your Meter’s Optional Functions • 3736 • How to Use Your Meter’s Optional Functions1. Begin Setup: Press and continue to hold the Modebutto

How to Use Your Meter’s Optional Functions • 3938 • How to Use Your Meter’s Optional FunctionsSet InsulinRecording 4. Set Insulin Recording Fu

How to Use Your Meter’s Optional Functions • 4140 • How to Use Your Meter’s Optional Functions11. Set Marking for Identification Function: The Mark

How to Use Your Meter’s Optional Functions • 4342 • How to Use Your Meter’s Optional Functions8. If you have set the Time-Specific Averagesfunction t

44 • How to Use Your Meter’s Optional Functions Uses For Your Meter’s Optional Functions • 4513. To review the individual 3 test results thatmake u

Uses For Your Meter’s Optional Functions • 4746 • Uses For Your Meter’s Optional FunctionsAn example of how you may use the Time-Specific Average fun

Uses For Your Meter’s Optional Functions • 4948 • Uses For Your Meter’s Optional FunctionsYour Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor allows you to ente

Thank you for choosing the Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor. This Owner’s Guidecontains important information on the meter and how it works. Pleas

Uses For Your Meter’s Optional Functions • 5150 • Uses For Your Meter’s Optional Functions6. To save the insulin dose, press the Mode button briefly,

52 • Uses For Your Meter’s Optional Functions Uses For Your Meter’s Optional Functions • 53Marking Insulin Doses:Some examples of how you may use the

Display Messages andTroubleshooting GuideAdditional Information • 55This section addresses the messages that appear on your display, what they mean, a

DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DOPMMem.mg/dLPMmg/dLEnd of Setup or Memory Review.No action required.UMem.AMAn insulin dose record in themeter’s memory.

DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DOAdditional Information • 59PMmg/dLmg/dLA control solution test result. No action required. A controlvalue will not tra

Caring for Your Meter• Not enough blood sample.• Test strip may be damaged.• Sample applied after meter automaticallyturned off.• Meter may not be wor

Additional Information • 63Put in New BatteryReplace Battery DoorRemove Old BatteryOpen Battery Door4. Open the battery door by pushing back onthe ope

Elevated levels of acetaminophen, tolazamide, uric acid, bilirubin, ephedrine,and methyldopa may affect results.Conditions That May Affect Results• If

Additional Information • 67BD Consumer Services is available to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.If you have any comments or questions about you

Notes

•Before you begin using your new Paradigm LinkTMBlood Glucose Monitor,please read all of the instructions provided in this Owner’s Guide.•Use the mete

NotesParadigm Link™Blood Glucose MonitorParadigm Link™ Blood Glucose MonitorBD™ Lancet DeviceBD™ Control SolutionBD™ Test StripsBD Ultra-Fine™ 33Lance

Mark a Single Blood Glucose Test So It Is Not Sent To Your Paradigm®Model 512 or Higher Pump ...

Kit ContentsGetting to Know Your Paradigm Link™Blood Glucose MonitorGetting to Know Your Paradigm LinkTMBlood Glucose Monitor • 32•Getting to Know You

Mem.Avg.mg/dLmmol/LAMPMA.B.Beep SymbolBeeper is preset to ONBatteryAppears whenbattery should bereplacedTest ResultsDisplay AreaBlood DropAppears when

CAUTION:The test strip vial contains small parts. Keep thetest strip vial away from children and pets.Important BD™ Test Strip Information•Use only BD

Getting Started Having the correct time and date of each blood glucose test result andinsulin dose helps you and your healthcare professional track ch