Bayer HealthCare 2 manual Expected Blood Glucose Values, Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose

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Understanding Your Test Results

Expected Blood Glucose Values

Blood glucose values will vary from time to time depend- ing on food intake, medication dosages, health, stress or exercise. Consult your physician or healthcare professional for the target glucose values appropriate for you. Standard medical practice goals for a typical non-pregnant individual with diabetes are:1

•Before a meal: 4.0–7.0 mmol/L

•2 hours after a meal: 5.0–10.0 mmol/L

Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose

You can better understand your test results by being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose; this will also help you decide what to do if your results seem unusual. Some of the most common symptoms are:*

High blood glucose (hyperglycemia): frequent urination, excessive thirst, blurred vision, increased fatigue, extreme hunger, and irritability.

Ketones (ketoacidosis) from untreated hyperglycemia: shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, very dry mouth.

Low blood glucose (hypoglycemia): shakiness, sweating, fast heartbeat, blurred vision, strange behavior, confusion, passing out, and seizure.

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