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HI and Lo Messages
Target Blood Glucose Ranges
HI Message
The meter displays results between 1.1-33.3
mmol/L. "HI" appears when the blood glucose
level is greater than 33.3 mmol/L and indicates
severe hyperglycaemia (much higher than
normal glucose levels).
If "HI" symbol is displayed again on retesting,
please contact your healthcare professional
immediately.
Lo Message
Reminders
Time of day
Before breakfast
Before lunch or dinner
1 hour after meals
2 hours after meals
Between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.
Your target ranges
from your healthcare professional
"Lo" appears when a test result is less than
1.1 mmol/L and indicates severe
hypoglycaemia (very low glucose levels).
If "Lo" symbol is displayed again on retesting,
please contact your healthcare professional
immediately.
Expected Values :
The range of a normal fasting* blood glucose
level for non-diabetic adults is between 3.9-5.5 mmol/L. Two (2)
hours after a meal, the range of a normal blood glucose level for
non-diabetic adults is between 5.6-7.7 mmol/L.
*Fasting is defined as no caloric intake for at least eight (8) hours.
Reference
American Diabetes Association. “Standards of Medical Care in
Diabetes – 2012.” Diabetes Care. January 2012; 35(1):S11-S63.
Note:
•
Please contact the Spirit Healthcare 24/7 Freephone Support
Line at 0800 881 5423 or go to www.spirit-healthcare.co.uk,
if such messages are displayed even if you do not have
hyperglycaemia or hypoglycaemia.
