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Blood Glucose Tests
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Troubleshooting Checks Action
Did you follow the directions? Read the chapter Blood Glucose Tests and
repeat the blood glucose test. Contact Roche
if you still have problems.
Are the meter and test strips working
properly?
Perform a control test. See the chapter
Control Tests for instructions.
Are you still unsure of the problem? Contact Roche.
Symptoms of Low or High Blood
Glucose
w WARNING
If you are experiencing any of these
symptoms, or other unusual
symptoms, test your blood glucose
from the fingertip or palm. If your
blood glucose result is displayed as
LO or HI, contact your healthcare
professional immediately.
Being aware of the symptoms of low or
high blood glucose can help you
understand your test results and decide
what to do if they seem unusual.
Low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia):
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia may include,
but are not limited to, anxiety, shakiness,
sweating, headache, increased hunger,
dizziness, pale skin colour, sudden change
in mood or irritability, fatigue, diculty
concentrating, clumsiness, palpitations,
and/or confusion.
High blood glucose (hyperglycaemia):
Symptoms of hyperglycaemia may
include, but are not limited to, increased
thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision,
drowsiness, and/or unexplained weight
loss.
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