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Expected Values*
The EM44 Blood Glucose test strips are whole-blood referenced and calibrated for easier comparison to lab
results. The American Diabetes Association recommends a post-meal glucose level of less than 180 mg/dl
and a pre-meal glucose of 70–130 mg/dL
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Unusual Test Results
If your test result does not match the way you feel, please follow these steps:
1. Run a control test, Chapter 2, "Control Solution Testing."
2. Repeat a blood glucose test, Chapter 3, "Testing Your Blood glucose."
3. If your test results still do not reflect the way you feel, call your doctor immediately.
Note:
1. Extremely high humidity may affect the test results. A relative humidity greater than 90% may
cause inaccurate results.
2. Hematocrit below 20% may cause higher results. Hematocrit above 60% may cause lower
results.
3. Some studies have shown that electromagnetic fields may affect results. Do not test near an
operating microwave oven.
