Step
Action
5
Use your lancing device to obtain a blood drop
and apply blood to the white area at the end of
the test strip .
If sounds are turned on, the Reader beeps once
to let you know you have applied enough blood .
Note:
See test strip instructions for use for
re-application instructions .
You will see a butterfly on the screen while you
wait for your result . If sounds are turned on, the
Reader beeps once when your result is ready .
6
After reviewing your result, remove and discard the used test
strip according to test strip instructions for use .
Ketone Test
Apply Blood
IMPORTANT:
After performing a blood ketone test,
wash your hands with soap and water and thoroughly
dry them .
Your Blood Ketone Results
Blood ketone results are marked on the results
screen and in the Logbook with the word
Ketone
.
Notes:
•
Blood ketone is expected to be lower than 0 .6 mmol/L .
•
Blood ketone may be higher when you are sick, fasting, have
exercised hard, or if glucose levels are not controlled .
•
If your blood ketone result remains high or becomes higher than
1 .5 mmol/L, contact your health care professional
immediately
.
22:23
0
.4
mmol
L
Ketone Test
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