H
ealth-
R
elated Infor
m
atio n
• Certain substances can int erfere with the ACC
U
-C
H
EK A ctive blood glucose syste
m
and cause fa lsely high
results. For exa
m
ple, peritoneal dialysis solu tions containing icodextrin
(
such as Extraneal
)
or certain
i
mm
unoglobulin therapies that contain
m
altose
(
such as
O
ctaga
m
5%
)
, cause inaccurate results. For
m
ore
infor
m
ation, refer to the Test
S
trip Package Insert, or ask your doctor.
•
S
o
m
e people with diabet es do not exper ience sy
m
pto
m
s of low blood sugar
(
hyp oglyce
m
ia
)
.
O
thers, such
as children or people who are unconscious or have certain disabilities,
m
ay not be able to co
mm
unicate
their sy
m
pto
m
s to caregivers. For these reasons, do not c hange any treat
m
ent without first talking to your
doctor.
•
R
un a co ntrol test when yo u open a new b ox of tes t strips or if you think that your test result is incorrect.
R
unning a co ntrol test lets you know that the
m
eter and test strips are work ing properly.
6
Accu-Chek Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072