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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Important Information
● Severedehydrationandexcessivewaterlossmaycausereadings
which are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering
from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional
immediately.
● Ifyourbloodglucoseresultsarelowerorhigherthannormal,and
you do not have any symptoms of illness, repeat the test. If you have
symptoms or continue to get results which are higher or lower than
normal, consult with your healthcare professional.
● Useonlyfreshwholebloodsamplestotestyourbloodglucose.Using
other substances will lead to incorrect results.
● Ifyouareexperiencingsymptomsthatareinconsistentwithyourblood
glucose test results and you have followed all the instructions given in
this owner’s manual, contact your healthcare professional.
● Wedonotrecommendusingthisproductonseverelyhypotensive
individuals or patients in shock. Readings lower than actual values may
occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state,
with or without ketosis. Please consult a healthcare professional before
use.
● Criticallyillpatientsshouldnotbetestedwithabloodglucose
monitoring system.