The Meter
The Lancing Device
Getting a Blood Sample
METER SHOWS
WHAT IT MEANS
WHAT TO DO
SYMPTOMS?
65 mg/dl – 250 mg/dl
Normal
Remove test strip to turn meter off.
Discard used lancet and test strip properly.
Lower than
65 mg/dL
Low (hypoglycemia)
Repeat the test with a new test strip even if
the result is not consistent with the symptoms.
If the blood glucose result is not consistent
with the symptoms, perform a control solution
test with a new test strip. If the test results are
within the range printed on the test strip vial,
retest using blood and a new test strip.
If the blood glucose result is still not consistent
with the symptoms, contact your veterinarian.
DOGS
Lethargy
Abnormal drowsiness
Weakness
Shaky movements
Seizures
Coma
LO
Appears when result is lower than
20 mg/dL
Severe low (hypoglycemia)
Follow your veterinarian’s advice to treat low
blood glucose.
Contact your veterinarian right away.
If the blood glucose result does not match
the symptoms, perform a control solution
test to confirm that the meter and strips are
working properly.
DOGS
Lethargy
Abnormal drowsiness
Weakness
Shaky movements
Seizures
Coma
Greater than
250 mg/dL
High (hyperglycemia)
Repeat the test with a new test strip even if
the result is not consistent with the symptoms.
If the blood glucose result is not consistent
with the symptoms, perform a control solution
test with a new test strip. If the test results are
within the range printed on the test strip vial,
retest using blood and a new test strip.
If the blood glucose result is still not consistent
with the symptoms, contact your veterinarian.
DOGS AND CATS
Excessive thirst
Frequent urination
Weight loss
Excessive appetite
HI
Appears when result is higher than
750 mg/dL
Severe high (hyperglycemia)
Follow your veterinarian’s treatment advice.
Contact your veterinarian right away.
If the blood glucose result does not match
the symptoms, perform a control solution
test to confirm that the meter and strips
are working properly.
DOGS AND CATS
Excessive thirst
Frequent urination
Weight loss
Excessive appetite
CATS
Weakness
Shaky movements
Disorientation
Convulsions
CATS
Weakness
Shaky movements
Disorientation
Convulsions
1. Behrend E, Holford A, Lathan P, et al. AAHA diabetes management guidelines for dogs and cats. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2018; 54: 1-21. DOI: 10.5326/JAAHA-MS-6822.
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