Test results below 60 mg/dL3 (3.3 mmol/L) mean low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 240 mg/dL4 (13.3 mmol/L) mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). If you get results below 60 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL, and do not have symptoms, first repeat the test. If you have symptoms and continue to get results that fall below
60 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL, follow the treatment advice of your healthcare professional.
Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip
Although the OneTouch® Basic® Meter requires only a small drop of blood, it is very important that the drop be large enough to cover the test spot completely.
In many cases, the meter can detect if the drop of blood was too small to give an accurate reading. However, it is important that you also look at the test strip to make sure that you applied enough blood.
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