Lifescan blood glucose monitoring system manual Results

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RESULTS

“Do I have symptoms of high blood glucose (hyperglycemia): fatigue, dry mouth and skin, increased thirst or hunger, blurry vision, increased uri- nation, rapid deep breathing, or a fruity smell to the breath?”

“What have I eaten?”

“How much have I exercised?”

“Am I ill (common cold, flu, etc.)?”

“Have I been under stress lately?”

In addition to these factors, there are other abnormal conditions that can affect your results.

1.Extremes in hematocrit (the amount of red blood cells in the blood) can affect test results. Very high hematocrits (above 60%) and

very low hematocrits (below 25%) can cause false results.6

2.Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low results.7, 8 Severe dehy- dration, which may lead to many serious medical complications, can be caused by:

■Vomiting and diarrhea

■Prescription drugs (e.g., diuretics)

■Inability to recognize or respond to “thirst” sensations

■Uncontrolled diabetes

■Shock9

If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a health- care professional immediately.

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Contents Owner’s Booklet Page Important phone numbers Meter Serial Number Page TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Checking the SystemUnderstanding Your Results Solving Problems Page A R N I N G T H E S Y S T E M Quick Reference Surestep Blood Glucose Meter Holds two AAA alkaline batteriesSurestep Test Strips Black Tip Confirmation DotImportant Test Strip Information Display Symbols Example Test Result HI mg/dL Clean Meter and Test Strip Holder Replace the Two AAA Alkaline BatteriesD I N G T H E M E T E R Three Easy Steps to CodingCheck the Code Numbers Code the MeterSurestep Glucose Control Solution E C K I N G T H E S Y S T E MImportant Control Solution Test Information Before Testing, Check the Code Apply a Small Drop of Control SolutionCheck Confirmation Dot Insert the Test Strip and Read ResultSurestep Control Solution Range S T I N G Y O U R B L O O D Getting a Drop of BloodInsert a Lancet Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler Testing Cock the Penlet II Sampler Get a Drop of Blood Testing Remove the Lancet Step-by-Step Test Procedure Before Testing On the display Apply Blood to the Test StripTesting Too Much Blood Check the Confirmation DotNot Enough Blood Example Kahn, R., and Weir, G. Joslin’s Diabetes Mellitus, 13th Optional Color Chart Color Chart is not a replacement for a Surestep Meter testTesting D E R S TA N D I N G Y O U R R E S U LT S OverviewRecent Diabetes Findings What This Means for YouFrequency of Testing Comparing Meter Laboratory ResultsExpected Test Results Target Range Glucose Ranges For People Without Your Target Testing Tips to Ensure Accuracy After TestingHealth Conditions Causing Out-of-Range Results Results Recommendations for Better Diabetes Control ReferencesUsing the Meter for the First Time Recalling Results from Meter MemoryRecalling All Results in Meter Memory Recalling Your Last Result Cleaning the Meter R I N G F O R Y O U R M E T E RGeneral Care Clean the Test Strip Holder Remove the Test Strip HolderClean the Lens Area and Contact Points Replace the Test Strip Holder Changing the Batteries Remove the Battery Door Close the Battery Door Remove the Old BatteriesInsert New Batteries A N G I N G M E T E R S E T T I N G S Set-Up Mode Entering Set-Up Mode Display of Last ResultUnit of Measurement Beep Signals Settings LV I N G P R O B L E M S Helpful MessagesFacing up Error Messages Error Possible Cause What to doConfirmation dot versus Error Possible Cause What to do Error Possible Cause What to do Error Possible Cause What to do Performance Characteristics E C I F I C AT I O N SDay Money-Back Guarantee Three-Year WarrantyWarranty Coding the Meter Blood Application A. English 1 800 Español 1 800

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