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Term Denition
Carb Ratio j The amount of insulin necessary to account for a certain number of
carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates (or Carbs) j Carbohydrate foods include sugars and starches. Carbohydrates can
raise blood sugar levels slowly or rapidly. Carbohydrates are generally
counted to calculate a bolus insulin dose.
Caution j Provides information that, if not followed, could result in material
hazards (damage to or destruction of equipment or materials).
Control Result j Value displayed on meter as the result of a control test. When the
Control Result is within the range shown on the label of the test strip
container, then the test strips and the meter are working properly.
Control Test j A meter test using control solution which lets you know that the meter
and test strips are working properly.
Corrupt Result j bG test result that had an error.
Current Date j Refers to the date you set through the menu Settings and then in the
Time/Date screen.