CONTOUR NEXT GEN - INTERPRETING TEST RESULTS; Comparing Results to Overall Target Range; Expected Blood Glucose Values and Factors

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Contour
®
next GEN blood glucose monitoring system
TESTING
If you do not select a Meal Marker, your blood glucose test result is
compared to an Overall Target Range.
Above
Target Range
In
Target Range
Below
Target Range
If your blood glucose result is below target, the smartLIGHT target
range indicator is red and the meter beeps twice.
NOTE: To change an Individual Target Range, see Change Individual
Target Ranges on page 47. To change the Overall Target Range, see
Change Overall Target Range on page 46.
To move to the Home screen,
press the OK button
or
To turn the meter o, remove the
test strip.
Test Results
Expected Test Result Values
Blood glucose values will vary depending on food intake, medication
dosages, health, stress, or activity. Nondiabetic plasma glucose
concentrations are normally maintained within a relatively narrow
range, approximately 3.9 mmol/L–6.1 mmol/L in a fasting state.
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You
should consult with your health care professional for glucose values
specic to your needs.
WARNING
• Always consult your health care professional before
changing your medication based on test results.
• If your blood glucose reading is under the critical level you
have established with your health care professional, follow
their advice immediately.
• If your blood glucose reading is over the recommended
limit set by your health care professional:
1. Wash and dry your hands well.
2. Retest with a new strip.
If you get a similar result, follow your health care professional’s
advice immediately.