CONTENTS OF THE iHealth Align GLUCO-MONITORING SYSTEM
Contents may vary based on the option purchased
- Align Blood Glucose Meter
- The Test Strip
- iHealth Lancing Device
- Lancet
- Clear Cap for Alternate Site Testing
- iHealth Control Solution(Level II) (usually not included, but available separately)
iHealth Align GLUCO-MONITORING SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Model: BG1
Machine size: 2.03’’× 1.17’’× 0.37’’ (52mm × 30mm × 9.5mm)
Measuring method: Amperometric technology using glucose oxidase
Result range: 20 mg/dL - 600 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L - 33.3 mmol/L)
Power source: DC3.0V (CR1620)
Storage condition: Test Strips 39.2° F - 86° F (4° C - 30° C), Humidity 10% - 80% RH
Storage condition: The meter -4° F - 131° F (-20° C - 55° C); Humidity 10% - 80% RH
Operating conditions: 50°F - 95°F (10° C - 35° C)
Blood source: Fresh capillary whole blood
Blood Sample Size: Min. 0.7 microliter
Product life span: Five years
The table of substances below shows the highest concentration without significant interference (± 10% error).
| Compound | Limitations |
| Ascorbic acid | 2mg/dL |
| Uric acid | ＞10mg/dL |
| Acetaminophen | ＞5mg/dL |
| Bilirubin | ＞15mg/dL |
| Dopamine | ＞0.03mg/dL |
| L-dopa | ＞0.45mg/dL |
| Methyldopa | ＞0.75mg/dL |
| Tolbutamide | ＞24mg/dL |
| Triglycerides | ＞2000mg/dL |
| Hemoglobin | ＞250mg/dL |
PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST WITH ALTERNATE SITE
You have the option of taking a blood sample from other sites on your body besides the fingertip. The iHealth system allows you to test on your palm, forearm, upper arm, calf, or thigh with equivalent results to fingertip testing when used appropriately. Remember to replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap and follow the above “Test blood glucose level” instructions to perform an Alternate Site Test.
Food, medication, illness, stress, and exercise can affect blood glucose levels. Capillary blood from the fingertips reflects these changes faster than capillary blood from other sites. AST should be used only during steady-state times when blood glucose levels are not changing rapidly.
You may perform Alternate Site Testing in the following instances:
In a pre-meal or fasting state (two hours or more after the last meal).
Two hours or more after taking insulin.
Two hours or more after exercising.
You should NOT perform AST if:
You think your blood glucose is low.
You are unaware that you might have hypoglycemia.
You are testing for hyperglycemia.
Your AST results do not match the way you feel.
Your routine glucose results fluctuate often.
Caution: Alternate Site Testing should not be used to calibrate continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs). Results from Alternate Site Testing should not be used in insulin dose calculations.