III. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS AND PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
1.4
Performance Characteristics
1.4.1
Expected Values
Approximate Mean Plasma Glucose*
GHB(%)
mg/dL
mmol/l
Interpretation
4
65
3.5
5
100
5.5
6
135
7.5
Non-Diabetic
Range
7
170
9.5
ADA Target
#
8
205
11.5
9
240
13.5
10
275
15.5
11
310
17.5
12
345
19.5
Above Target
* Mean blood glucose results are 10-15% lower. Most blood glucose Readers are calibrated to read as
plasma glucose.
#
Diabetes Care
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