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5.5 Evaluating measured blood glucose values
Your blood glucose monitor can process values between 20 and 630 mg/dL. The “ ” warning is
displayed for measured results below 20 mg/dL. The “ ” warning is displayed for measured results
above 630 mg/dL.
Warning
•
If you suspect that the blood glucose results are incorrect, first repeat the test and, if applicable,
perform a functional test using control solution. Seek medical advice if doubtful results persist.
•
Immediately seek medical attention if your symptoms are not in line with your measured blood glu-
cose values and you have observed all instructions for the Beurer GL44 blood glucose monitoring
system.
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Do not ignore symptoms of too high/low blood glucose levels. Seek medical attention.
Blood glucose
The following table provides a classification of blood glucose values according to the diabetes guide-
lines of the Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft (DDG, German diabetes association).
Time of blood glucose
measurement
Normal blood
glucose values
Suspicion Diabetes
With an empty
stomach
•
Whole blood, capillary
(haemolysed)
Below 90 mg/dL 90 –109 mg/dL ≥ 110 mg/dL
•
Plasma venous
Below 100 mg/dL 100 –125 mg/dL ≥ 126 mg/dL
Two hours after a meal
Below 140 mg/dL 140 –199 mg/dL ≥ 200 mg/dL
Source: Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft (DDG) 2009