the test strip confirmation dot to be certain it turned completely blue.

Make sure you did not apply too much blood to the test strip. You have applied too much blood if there is no white visible on the white pad.

Directly after the meter displays a result, compare the color of the test strip confirmation dot with the Color Chart on the test strip package (see pages 32–33).

IMPORTANT:

If you have followed the tips to ensure accuracy and your blood glucose results are still out-of-range, call your health- care professional.

Health Conditions Causing Out-of-Range Results

If you are getting results outside your range of expected blood glucose levels, and you are certain that the SURESTEP® Meter and SURESTEP® Test Strips are working together properly, ask yourself the following questions:

“How do I feel?”

“Do I have symptoms of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia): slurred speech, headache, tingling of lips, cool sweating, rapid heartbeat, disorientation, weakness, dizziness, fainting, hunger, nervousness, irritability, or tremors?”

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