Beurer GL 50 evo (mgdl) - Manual (Page 25)

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Warning
• If you suspect that the blood glucose results are incorrect, first repeat the test and, if applicable,
perform a functional test using control solution. Seek medical advice if dubious results persist.
• Seek medical attention immediately if your symptoms do not correspond to your measured blood
glucose values and you have followed all instructions for the Beurer GL50 evo blood glucose monitor.
• Do not ignore symptoms of too high/low blood glucose levels. Always seek medical attention!Blood
glucose
The following table provides a classification of blood glucose values according to the diabetes guide-
lines of the German Diabetes Association (Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft – DDG).
Time of blood glucose
measurement
Normal
blood glucose
values
Suspicion
of diabetes
Diabetes
On an empty stomach
(Plasma, venous)
Below 100 mg/dL 100 – 125 mg/dL ≥ 126 mg/dL
Two hours after a meal Below 140 mg/dL 140 – 199 mg/dL ≥ 200 mg/dL
Source: German Diabetes Association (Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft – DDG) 2013
Critical blood glucose values
Display Blood glucose Actions
Very low blood glucose level
Below 20 mg/dL
Seek medical attention immedi-
ately.
Low blood glucose level
Below 70 mg/dL
Have a suitable snack. Follow your
GP’s instructions.
High blood glucose level
• On empty stomach, over
100 mg/dL
• Two hours after a meal, over
140 mg/dL
If this high value persists two hours
after your last meal, this may indi-
cate hyperglycaemia. Seek medi-
cal attention to coordinate any
measures, if applicable.
High blood glucose level,
possibly ketones
Above 240 mg/dL
Perform a ketone test. For this pur-
pose, seek medical attention.
Very high blood glucose level
Above 630 mg/dL
Take another measurement using a
new test strip. If the display is the
same as before: seek medical at-
tention immediately.