Beurer GL32 mg/dL
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EMC
This device complies with European standard EN 61326 and is subject to specific preven-
tive measures in terms of electromagnetic compatibility. Note that portable and mobile
high-frequency communications equipment may interfere with this device. Further details
can be requested by contacting the customer service address provided below.
Note regarding function of test strips
The test strips enable a quantitative measurement of the glucose content of capillary
whole blood. When the slit for collecting blood comes into contact with a drop of blood, it
fills automatically through simple capillary action. The blood is sucked into the absorbent
slit of the test strip and the measuring device measures the sugar level in the blood.
The test is based on the measurement of an electric current caused by a chemical reac-
tion between the glucose and the enzyme glucose oxidase (aspergillus niger) on the test
strip. During the reaction, a mediator transports electrons through the electrode surface,
thereby generating a current. The measuring device analyses this current. The flow of
current is proportional to the glucose content of the blood test. The results are shown in
the display of the measuring device. Only a small quantity of blood is required (0.5 micro-
litres) and the measurement takes approx. 6 seconds. The strips can detect blood sugar
levels in the range 20 to 600 mg/dL.
Chemical components of the test strip sensor
Glucose oxidase 10%
Electron shuttle 50%
Enzyme protection 8%
Non-reactive components 32%
Note regarding function of the control solution
The control solution contains a fixed concentration of glucose that reacts with the test
strip. A test with the control solution is performed in the same way as a blood test, but the
control solution is used instead of blood. The results of the control solution test must lie
within the specified results range. This results range is printed on every test strip con-
tainer.
Chemical composition of the control solution
The control solution is a red-coloured solution with a D-glucose content of less than 0.2%.
Ingredient Percentage concentration
D-glucose 0.05 – 0.19%
Salts 1.4%
Active ingredient for viscosity regulation 15.0%
Standards
The Beurer GL32 mg/dL measuring system complies with the following European
Directives and standards: IVD (98/79/EC), EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-101, EN 13640,
EN ISO 15197, MDD (93/42/EC).
