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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Health Related Information
DO NOT perform capillary blood glucose
testing on critically ill patients. Capillary blood
glucose levels in critically ill patients with reduced
peripheral blood flow may not reflect the true
physiological state. Reduced peripheral blood
flow may result from the following conditions (for
example):
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• shock
• severe hypotension
• severe dehydration
• hyperglycemia with hyperosmolarity, with or
without ketosis.
• Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia) symptoms
may be:
- trembling, sweating, intense hunger,
nervousness, weakness, and trouble speaking.
• High blood glucose (hyperglycemia) symptoms
may be:
- intense thirst, a need to urinate often, a dry
mouth, vomiting, and headache.
If you have any of these symptoms, check your
blood glucose. If your result does not match the
way you feel, repeat the test. If your results still do
not match the way you feel, call your Doctor or
Healthcare Professional.
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