Using your test strips, Understanding your test results, Normal blood sugar ranges – Accu-Chek Active User Manual

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Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar

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Using Your Test Strips

• For accurate results, use only approved test

strips.

• Do not bend the test strip

• Replace the code key and run a control test

every time you get a new box of test strips.

• Store test strips in their original container.

• Close the container cap tightly immediately after

removing a test strip.

• Note the expiration (“Use By”) date on the test

strip container. Throw test strips away after that
date.

• Store your test strips and meter in a cool, dry

place. Refer to the Test Strip Package Insert for
more information.

Understanding Your Test Results

Normal Blood Sugar Ranges

The normal fasting adult blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is 74–106 mg/dL.

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Two hours after meals, the blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is less than 140 mg/dL.

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For people with diabetes: Please consult your doctor for the blood glucose range appropriate for you.

Measuring Range of System: 10–600 mg/dL

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