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Low and High Blood Glucose Results
Result What It Means What To Do
lower than
3.3 mmol/L
Low (hypoglycaemic) Repeat the test with a new test strip, even if you do
not feel that you have low blood glucose.
If your blood glucose result is still not consistent with
your symptoms, contact your healthcare professional
and follow his or her treatment advice.
higher than
13.3 mmol/L
High (hyperglycaemic) Repeat the test with a new test strip, even if you do
not feel that you have high blood glucose.
If your blood glucose result is still not consistent with
your symptoms, contact your healthcare professional
and follow his or her treatment advice.
Display What It Means Symptoms What To Do
Appears when
result is:
lower than
1.1 mmol/L
Severe low blood
glucose
Weakness
Sweating
Shakiness
Headache
Confusion
Follow your healthcare professional’s
advice to treat low blood glucose.
If your blood glucose result does
not match how you feel, perform a
control solution test to confirm that
your meter and strips are working
properly.
IMPORTANT:
•
Severe dehydration may cause false low results. If you believe you are suffering
from severe dehydration, contact your healthcare professional immediately.
•
Contact your healthcare professional if you have symptoms that do not match
your test result, and you have followed the instructions in this owner’s booklet.
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