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Interpreting unexpected test results
Low glucose results
• If your test result is lower than 3.9 mmol/L or is shown
as LOW GLUCOSE, it may mean hypoglycaemia (low
blood glucose). Treat this condition immediately,
according to your health care professional’s
recommendations. Although this result could be
due to a test error, it is safer to treat rst, then do
another test.
• If you test at the low end of the operating temperature
range (10°C) and your blood glucose is high, you
may get an inaccurate low result. Re-test in a warmer
environment with a new test strip.
Refer to the following cautions whenever your test results
are lower or higher than you expect.
High glucose results
• If your test result is higher than 10.0 mmol/L, it may mean
hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose) and you should
consider re-testing. Talk to your health care professional if
you are concerned about hyperglycaemia.
m CAUTION:
Dehydration and low glucose results
• You may get false low glucose results if you are
severely dehydrated. If you think you may be severely
dehydrated, contact your health care professional
immediately.
Customer Care Freephone 0800 121 200 (UK) or 1800 535 676 (Ireland)
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