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Testing blood glucose
After the test
The label on the test strip container shows blood
glucose values in mg/dL und mmol/L next to each
colour sample.
1
Look for the value which is closest to your test
result.
Within 30–60 seconds after applying blood:
2
Compare the colour of the control window on the
back of the test strip with the coloured dots on
the label of the test strip container.
If you find there is a noticeable disparity, repeat the
test. If you cannot obtain a match, even after several
tests, contact your customer support and service
centre.
Only the test results displayed by the meter should be
used for therapeutic decisions. The colour compari-
son serves only as a plausibility check of the test
results.