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What to do if you get a high or low reading
If the Meter displays results that are “HI” or “LO,” or you get
a result that is more than 250 mg/dL or below 50 mg/dL
AND you feel ill:
• Treat your diabetes according to the instructions from your
doctor and/or consult your healthcare provider.
If the Meter displays results that are “HI” or “LO,” or you get
a result that is more than 250 mg/dL or below 50 mg/dL
AND you DO NOT feel ill:
• Test your Meter with control solution, refer to page 27,
Control Solution Testing.
• Test again using fingertip or palm (at the base of thumb).
Do not test on forearm.
If you still get a high or low reading, contact your
health care professional.
Reference: 1. American Diabetes Association.
Checking Your Blood Glucose
,
www.diabetes.org. Accessed 1/24/2012.
Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results
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