Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose:
Questionable or Inconsistent Results:
You can better understand your test results by being aware of the
symptoms of high or low blood glucose. According to the American
Diabetes Association, some of the most common symptoms are:
If your blood glucose result does not match how you feel, please:
As glucose level ranges for self-monitoring may vary from person to
person, please check with your healthcare professional to determine the
levels range you need to monitor, and
Check the expiration date and the discard date of the test strip. Make
sure that the test strip vial has not been opened for more than 6 months.
Conrm the temperature in which you are testing is between 41-113°F.
Make sure that the test strip vial has been tightly capped.
Make sure the test strip has been stored at 36-86°F, 10-90% RH.
Make sure the test strip was used immediately after removing from the
test strip vial.
Make sure that you followed the test procedure correctly.
Perform a control solution test (See Testing with Control Solution for
instructions).
After checking all the conditions listed above, repeat the test with a new
test strip. contact Smart Meter Customer Support Monday-Friday
9:00AM-5:00PM EST 844-445-8267 for technical support or questions.
Please contact your healthcare provider for assistance after normal
business hours.
Please contact your healthcare professional if your test result is below
the lower limit of your level range or you see LO (less than 20 mg/dL).
Please contact your healthcare professional If you test result is above the
upper limit of your level range or you see HI (greater than 600 mg/dL).
Please contact your healthcare professional if you obtain results that are
not consistent with the way you feel, and to not change your medication
or food regimen without approval from a healthcare professional.
Low blood glucose
(Hypoglycemia):
• shakiness
• sweating
• fast heartbeat
• blurred vision
• confusion
• passing out
• irritability
• seizure
• extreme hunger
• dizziness
High blood glucose
(Hyperglycemia):
• frequent urination
• excessive thirst
• blurred vision
• increased fatigue
• hunger
Ketones (ketoacidosis):
• shortness of breath
• nausea or vomiting
• very dry mouth
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