The Accu-Chek Instant meter requires two batteries to power the features of the meter, such as the backlit display and Bluetooth® connectivity.
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Yes, any time the meter is on, the battery is being consumed whether searching for a paired device or uploading results.
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The Accu-Chek Instant test strip requires only a small speck of blood (0.6 μL).
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The Accu-Chek Instant system was designed to assist users to easily conduct a test. Several features were designed for this purpose:
- Easy-edge test strip has a wide application area compared to leading brands
- Strips are placed electrode end down in the vial, so that they can be inserted easily into the meter with minimal handling
- The used strip can easily and hygienically be removed from the meter with the strip ejector
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No, there is no ability to squeeze extra blood from the finger to dose a strip a second time.
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The user will receive an E-4 error code.
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The Accu-Chek Instant meter uses Accu-Chek Instant test strips.
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There’s no need to manually code any of our meters, so you have fewer steps in testing.
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Pairing your Accu-Chek meter to the mySugr app allows you to automatically log your blood sugar readings into the app, saving you tons of time.
Follow the steps below to pair your Accu-Chek Guide Me meter to the mySugr app:
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Possible causes and solutions for sudden power loss include:
Issue: The meter automatically turns off after 90 seconds of inactivity.
Solution:Turn the device back on when you’re ready to use it again.
Issue: After completion of a test, the meter automatically turns off 15 seconds after strip removal.
Solution: Turn the device back on when you’re ready to use it again.
Issue: The battery compartment or battery door is faulty or damaged.
Solution: Please contact Accu-Chek Customer Care.
Issue: The meter has been stored in extremely cold conditions (below 30°F / - 1°C).
Solution: Move to an area where the temperature is within the system's operating temperature range. Wait at least 15 minutes for the meter to equilibrate.
Issue: The meter is connected to a computer via the USB cable and a compatible software application is not installed on the computer.
Solution: Disconnect the cable and attempt to turn the meter on by pressing and releasing the power button.
Issue: The meter is connected to a computer via the USB cable and a compatible software application has turned off the meter.
Solution: Disconnect the cable and attempt to turn the meter on by pressing and releasing the power button.
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