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Understanding error and other messages
The OneTouch
®
UltraEasy
™
Meter displays messages when there are problems with the test
strip, with the meter, or when your blood glucose levels are higher than 33.3 mmol/L or
lower than 1.1 mmol/L. Messages do not appear in all cases when a problem has occurred.
Improper use may cause an inaccurate result without producing a warning message.
You may have a very low
blood glucose level
(severe hypoglyc
ae
mia),
lower than 1.1 mmol/L.
This may require immediate
treatment according to your
healthcare professional’s
recommendations. Although
this message could be due to a
test error, it is safer to treat first
and then do another test.
Message What it means What to do
You may have a very high
blood glucose level
(severe hyperglyc
ae
mia),
over 33.3 mmol/L.
Re-check your glucose level.
If the result is HI again, obtain
and follow instructions from
your healthcare professional
without delay.
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