Checking the Amount of Blood
on the Test Strip
Although the OneTouch
®
Basic
®
Meter
requires only a small drop of blood, it is
very important that the drop be large
enough to cover the test spot
completely.
In many cases, the meter can detect if
the drop of blood was too small to give
an accurate reading. However, it is
important that you also look at the test
strip to make sure that you applied
enough blood.
Test results below
60
mg/dL
3
(
3
.
3
mmol/L) mean low blood
glucose (hypoglycemia). Test
results greater than
240
mg/dL
4
(
13
.
3
mmol/L) mean high blood
glucose (hyperglycemia). If you get
results below
60
mg/dL or above
240
mg/dL, and do not have
symptoms, first repeat the test. If
you have symptoms and continue
to get results that fall below
60
mg/dL or above
240
mg/dL,
follow the treatment advice of your
healthcare professional.
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