Beurer GL 40 (mg/dL) - Manual (Page 8)

8 Beurer GL40 mg/dL
General notes
Warning
• Do not use the unit near strong electromagnetic fields, wireless systems or mobile telephones.
Measuring blood glucose
Warning
• The measured values you determine are useful for information purposes only – they are not intended
to replace consultation with your doctor. Discuss your measured values with your doctor regularly.
Do not change any aspects of your treatment unless instructed by your doctor.
• Water deficiency or a large loss of fluid, for example by sweating, can lead to false measurement
results.
• A very high or very low haematocrit value (proportion of red blood cells) can lead to incorrect meas-
urements. With a very high haematocrit value (over 60%), the displayed blood glucose value may be
too low. If you have a very low haematocrit value (below 20%), the blood glucose value may be too
high. If you do not know your haematocrit value, ask your doctor.
• Do not use the test strips to take blood glucose measurements of newborn infants.
• Metabolites such as ibuprofen, sodium salicylate, tetracycline, tolbutamide, unconjugated bilirubin,
cholesterol, creatinine, triglycerides, galactose, maltose, xylose, paracetamol, gentisic acid, levodopa,
dopamine, methyldopa, uric acid and ascorbic acid do not affect the result so long as they lie within
the physiological value range.
• Do not use this unit to test any seriously ill patient.
Warning
• Lipemia effects: Increased blood triglycerides up to 3000 mg/dL hardly affect the results. Above this
level, however, the blood glucose test may be affected.
• Only use fresh capillary whole blood. Do not use serum or plasma.
• Use capillary blood obtained without squeezing the puncture site. Squeezing causes interstitial fluid
to dilute the blood and leads to a false measurement result.
• Do not use the test strips at elevations over 3048 m.
Note
• The Beurer GL40 mg/dL measuring system is suitable for measuring capillary whole blood.
Storage and maintenance
Warning
• Store the measuring device and accessories out of the reach of young children. Small parts, such as
needle lancets, batteries or test strips, can be life-threatening if swallowed. If parts are swallowed,
seek medical advice immediately.
• The test strip container contains a desiccant that may cause skin or eye irritations if inhaled or swal-
lowed. Keep the container out of reach of young children.
The measuring device is made from precision and electronic components. The accuracy of the meas-
ured values and service life of the unit depend on careful use: