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Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Glucose
Being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose can help you understand your test
results and decide what to do if they seem unusual. Here are the most common symptoms:
What It Means:
The test result is higher than reference
range. (70~110mg/dL or 3.89~6.11mmol/L)
Symptoms:
fatigue, increased appetite or thirst,
frequent urination, blurred vision,
headache, general aching, or
vomiting…etc.
What to Do:
If you are experiencing any of these
symptoms, test your blood glucose.
If the result displayed is greater than
240 mg/dL and you have symptoms of
high blood glucose, contact your
healthcare professional instantly.
If the result does not match how you
feel, follow the steps under "Unusual
Test Results."
What It Means:
The test result is lower than reference
range. (70~110mg/dL or 3.89~6.11mmol/L)
Symptoms:
Sweating, trembling, blurred vision, rapid
heartbeat, tingling, or numbness around
mouth or fingertips….etc.
What to Do:
If you are experiencing any of these
symptoms, test your blood glucose.
If the result displayed is below 60
mg/dL and you have symptoms of low
blood glucose, contact your healthcare
professional instantly.
If the result does not match how you
feel, follow the steps under "Unusual
Test Results."
Greater than 240 mg/dL (13.33 mmol/L)
Below 60 mg/dL (3.33 mmol/L)