5
vertex
diagnostics
Special Messages
The
meter displays results
between 20 to 600 mg/dL (1.1 to .
mmol/L).
If your test result is lower than 20 mg/dL
(1.1 mmol/L), “Lo” will appear on the
meter display. This indicates severe
hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). You
should immediately treat hypoglycemia as
recommended by your healthcare profes-
sional.
If your blood glucose test result is above
600 mg/dL (. mmol/L), “Hi” will appear
on the meter display. This indicates se-
vere hyperglycemia (high blood glucose).
You should seek immediate medical
assistance.
If you blood glucose test result is above
240 mg/dL (1. mmol/L), “KETONE” and
“?” will appear on the meter display. This
indicates high blood glucose*
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and you
should seek immediate medical assis-
tance.
*4: Krall, L.P., and Beaser, R.S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual. Philadelphia: Lea and
Febiger (1989), 261-26.
