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Glucose Warnings
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Note:
Glucose warnings can help you easily evaluate a pet’s glucose readings,
whether they are too high or too low. Glucose warning setting will apply for all species.
Hematocrit warning is “OFF” by default.
High Glucose values
can be set between 140 mg/dL (7.5 mmol/L) and 400 mg/dL
(22.5 mmol/L). You can change the value in steps of 10 mg/dL (0.5 mmol/L).
1. Press “c” to turn the High Glucose warning “ON” or “OFF” then press “m” to save.
2. Press “c” to set the High Glucose value, then press “m” to save.
Note:
The Hyperglycemia (High Glucose) warning is “OFF” by default and preset to
250 mg/dL (14.0 mmol/L).
Low Glucose values
can be set between 45 mg/dL (2.4 mmol/L) and 95 mg/dL
(5.4mmol/L). You can change the value in steps of 5 mg/dL (0.2 mmol/L).
1. Press “c” to turn the Low Glucose warning “ON” or “OFF” then press “m” to save.
2. Press “c” to set the Low Glucose value then press “m” to save.
Note:
The Hypoglycemia (Low Glucose) warning is “ON” by default and preset to 65
mg/dL (3.6 mmol/L).
Note:
Hematocrit (Hct) warning is “OFF” by default.
Press “c” to turn the Hct warning “ON” or “OFF” then press “m” to save.
Press and hold “m” for 3 seconds until the meter turns off.
Bluetooth® and Glucose Warning set up is now complete.
Obtaining Blood Samples
How to Lance
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Use the AlphaTrak 3 lancet to obtain blood samples
Consult a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon for recommended
sampling methods and instructions
CAUTION
Animal blood is a potential source of zoonotic diseases. We recommend wearing personal protective equipment when handling
animal blood. Be sure to follow local occupational health and safety regulations.
Select a test site
There are many sites to obtain
capillary blood samples.
See illustrations below.
Wash your hands and the test site
with soap and warm water to ensure accurate
results. Thoroughly dry your hands and the test site.
Warming the area will help increase blood flow. Gently rub or apply a warm (not hot) cloth to the test site.
If using a wet cloth, place the cloth inside a plastic bag to avoid diluting the blood sample.
Marginal ear vein
(cats and dogs)
Paw pad
(cats and dogs)
Leg callus
(usually dogs)
Inner lip
(dogs only)
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