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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Important Information
• Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings
which are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering
from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional
immediately.
• If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and
you do not have symptoms of illness, first repeat the test. If you
have symptoms or continue t
o get results higher or lower than
usual, follow the treatment advice of your healthcare professional.
• Use only fresh whole blood sample to test your blood glucose.
Using other substances will lead to incorrect results.
• If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your
blood glucose test results and you have followed all instructions
described in this owner
’
s manual, cal
l your healthcare professional.
• We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive
individuals or patients in shock. Readings which are lower than
actual values may occur for individuals experiencing a
hyperglycaemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis.
Please consult the healthcare professional before use.