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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Severe dehydration and extreme fluid loss may cause inaccurate results. If you
believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare
professional immediately.
• Test results below 3.3 mmol/L*
1
mean low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). Test
results greater than 13.3 mmol/L*
2
mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia).
If you get results below 3.3 mmol/L or above 13.3 mmol/L, and do not have
symptoms, first repeat the test. If you have symptoms or continue to get
results that fall below 3.3 mmol/L or above 13.3 mmol/L, follow the treatment
advice of your healthcare professional.
• Apply only capillary whole blood sample to the self wicking port. Applying
other substances to the self wicking port hole will cause inaccurate results.
• If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood
glucose test results and you have followed all instructions described in this
owner’s manual, call your healthcare professional.
• Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals or patients
in shock. Inaccurate low results may also occur for individuals experiencing
a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis. Critically ill
patients should not be tested with blood glucose meters.
• Please refer to the test strip package insert for additional important informa-
tion.
*
1
:
Kahn, R., and Weir, G.: Joslinís Diabetes Mellitus, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1994), 489.
*
2
:
Krall, L.P., and Beaser, R.S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989), 261-263.
