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High and Low Blood Sugar Readings:
Your meter has been preset with a hypoglycemic
(low blood sugar) value of 70 mg/dL and a hyper-
glycemic (high blood sugar) value of 250 mg/dL.
These are the default values, but can be customized
by you and/or your healthcare professional using
the
GLUCOFACTS
®
Deluxe software
on your
computer. See the GLUCOFACTS Deluxe User
Guide for assistance.
Low Blood Sugar
If your blood sugar reading is under 70 mg/dL:
•
A screen with large
orange numbers will
alert you that your blood
sugar is low.
•
If AutoLog is on and you were not able to mark
it before the high or low alert appeared, press
the
Notes
button. You may now select
Before
Meal
,
After Meal
or
No Mark
by pressing the
button next to it.
High Blood Sugar
If your blood sugar reading is over 250 mg/dL:
•
A screen with large
orange numbers will
alert you that your blood
sugar is high.
T
est Results
Symptoms of High and Low Blood Sugar
Symptoms of High and Low Blood Sugar:
You can better understand your test results by
being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood
sugar; this will also help you decide what to do if
your results seem unusual.
Some of the most common symptoms are:
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High blood sugar
(Hyperglycemia):
•
frequent urination
•
excessive thirst
•
blurred vision
•
increased fatigue
•
extreme hunger
•
irritability
Ketones (Ketoacidosis):
•
shortness of breath
•
nausea and vomiting
•
very dry mouth
CAUTION:
Blood sugar levels below
50 mg/dL or above 250 mg/dL may indicate
a potentially serious medical condition.
If your test result is below 50 mg/dL or
above 250 mg/dL, consult a healthcare
professional immediately.
For additional information and a complete list of
symptoms, contact your healthcare professional
or refer to the website for the American Diabetes
Association: www.diabetes.org
Low blood sugar
(Hypoglycemia):
•
shakiness
•
sweating
•
fast heartbeat
•
blurred vision
•
confusion
•
passing out
•
seizure
