Abbott FreeStyle Optium - Performing a Blood Glucose Test

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Understanding Blood Glucose Test Results
Low and High Blood Glucose Results
The meter displays results in mmol/L or mg/dL. The unit of measurement is preset. You cannot change
this setting.
IMPORTANT: The meter displays results from 1.1–27.8 mmol/L
(20–500 mg/dL). Low or high blood glucose results can indicate a
potentially serious medical condition.
General:
Result What It Means What To Do
Lower than 2.8 mmol/L
(Lower than 50 mg/dL)
Low (hypoglycaemic) Repeat the test with a new test strip, even
if you do not feel that you have low blood
glucose.
Higher than 16.7 mmol/L
(Higher than 300 mg/dL)
High (hyperglycaemic) Repeat the test with a new test strip, even
if you do not feel that you have high blood
glucose.
Meter:
Display What It Means What To Do
Appears when result is:
Lower than 1.1 mmol/L
(Lower than 20 mg/dL))
Severe low blood
glucose
or
There may be a problem
with the test strip
Repeat the test with a new test strip. If
the result is LO, contact your healthcare
professional immediately.
Appears with result
which is:
Higher than or equal to
16.7 mmol/L
(Higher than or equal to
300 mg/dL)
Blood glucose level is
high
Check blood β-Ketone, if checking ketones
is part of your diabetes management
programme.
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