Testing Testing Your Blood
Expected Values: Blood glucose values will vary depending on food intake, medication dosages, health, stress or exer- cise. Consult your healthcare professional for the target value that is appropriate for you. Standard medical practice goals for a typical
•Glucose before a meal: 90 to 130 mg/dL
•Glucose 2 hours after a meal: less than 180 mg/dL
CAUTION
•If you see “HI” displayed, your blood glucose level may be above 600 mg/dL. If you see “LO” displayed, your blood glucose level may be below 10 mg/dL.
Repeat test. If you receive a similar result, call your physician or healthcare professional immediately.
•Do not change your medication based on CONTOUR TS blood glucose results without the advice of your physician or healthcare professional.
To turn your meter off, simply remove the test strip. Carefully dispose of the used test strip.
Your meter will also turn off after three minutes of inactivity.
Dispose of the used lancet according to instructions for your Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device.
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