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Shutting Off Your Meter
1
Removing the test strip from the strip port turns off
the meter. You can use the opened
foil packet to remove and discard
your used test strip.
2
Discard the test strip properly.
Note:
You may also turn the
meter off by Pressing and
Holding the button. If you do
not turn your meter off or pull the
test strip out, the meter shuts off
automatically after 60 seconds.
Understanding Your Result
Blood β-Ketone is expected to be lower than 0.6 mmol/L.
2
Blood β-Ketone may be higher when a person is ill, is
fasting, exercises vigorously, or if blood glucose levels
are not controlled.
1-3
When:
•
Blood β-Ketone result is between 0.6 and 1.5 mmol/L and
blood glucose result is 16.7 mmol/L (300 mg/dL) or higher:
What It Means:
A problem requiring medical assistance may be occurring.
What to Do:
Contact your healthcare professional. Follow his or her
instructions for sick day management.
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When:
•
Blood β-Ketone result remains high or becomes higher
than 1.5 mmol/L:
What It Means:
You may be at risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA).
2-6
What to Do:
Contact your healthcare professional
immediately
.
"HI" Result
What It Means:
Your meter has determined that your blood β-Ketone
result is higher than 8.0 mmol/L, or there may be a
problem with the test strip.
What to Do:
Monitor your blood β-Ketone again with
a new test strip. If
HI
shows on the display
window again, contact your healthcare
professional
immediately
.
Monit
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