IMPORTANT INFORMATION (cont.):
• If the patient is showing symptoms of low or high
blood glucose, check their blood glucose. If any result
seems higher or lower than expected, repeat the test
with a new test strip. Contact the Doctor or Diabetes
Healthcare Professional with any unusual results.
~ Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) symptoms may
include trembling, sweating, intense hunger,
nervousness, weakness or trouble speaking.
~ High blood glucose (hyperglycemia) symptoms may
include intense
thirst, a need to urinate oen, a dry
mouth, vomiting, or headache.
• is device has not been validated for use in the
critically ill.
• Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive
individuals or in dehydrated patients or patients in
shock. Inaccurate results may occur for individuals
experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with
or without ketosis.
• Follow facility protocols to verify blood glucose results
with laboratory results for patients who are unresponsive
or unable to com municate.
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