Accu-Chek Compact Plus - Manual (Page 62)

Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar 60
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Understanding Your Test Results
The normal fasting blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is 74–106 mg/dL. 1 Two hours after meals,
the blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is less than 140 mg/dL. 2 For people with diabetes: please
consult your doctor for the blood glucose range appropriate for you. You should treat low or high blood sugar as
recommended by your doctor.
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar
Being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar can help you understand your test results and decide what
to do if they seem unusual. Here are some common symptoms:
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia): increased fatigue, increased appetite or increased thirst, frequent urination, blurred
vision, headache, general aching, or vomiting.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia): sweating, trembling, blurred vision, rapid heartbeat, tingling or numbness around
mouth or fingertips.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, or other unusual symptoms, test your blood sugar. If your blood
sugar result is displayed as LO or HI and you have symptoms of low or high blood sugar, follow your doctor’s
instructions or contact your doctor immediately. If your blood sugar result does not match how you feel, follow
the steps under “Unusual Test Results,” next in this chapter.
The meter is designed to display blood glucose results from 10–600 mg/dL. If a result below
10 mg/dL or over 600 mg/dL appears on the display, call ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center
toll-free at 1-800-858-8072.