If you take insulin, you may be producing ketones. Testing your urine with a ketone test strip may be necessary.
Blood glucose results greater than
33.3mmol/L are displayed as hi and your meter will beep in a high tone.
(Example)
These messages indicate very high blood sugar (severe hyperglycemia). You should call your doctor immedi- ately.
Test results below 3.3 mmol/L
(60 mg/dL)3 mean low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 13.3 mmol/L (240 mg/dL)4 mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). If you get results below 3.3 mmol/L or above 13.3 mmol/L, and do not have symptoms, first repeat the test. If you have symptoms and continue to get results that fall below 3.3 mmol/L or above 13.3 mmol/L, follow the treatment advice of your healthcare professional. IMPORTANT: If you get a hi danger test result or a result below 3.3 mmol/L and your test result does not reflect how you feel, follow the guidelines on pages
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