The results obtained from this meter are plasma-calibrated. This
helps you and your physician or other qualified healthcare
provider to compare your meter results with laboratory tests.
Reference to the instructions given by your physician or other
qualified healthcare provider, do not deviate from these instructions
on the basis of the result without first consulting your physician.
Step 8
Eject the used test strip and remove the lancet. To
eject the test strip, point the strip at a disposal
container for sharp objects. The meter will switch
itself off automatically after the test strip is ejected.
Please wash hands thoroughly with soap and
water after handling the meter, lancing device, or
test strips.
Reference value:
Time of day
People without diabetes
Before breakfast (fasting) <100 mg/dL
Two hours after meals <140 mg/dL
Source: American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical
Care in Diabetes-2012.Diabetes Care 2012,35
(
Suppl.1)S11-S63.
Please work with your doctor to determine a target range that
works best for you.
The meter provides you with whole blood equivalent results. The
result you obtain from your meter may differ somewhat from your
laboratory result due to normal variation. Meter results can be
affected by factors and conditions that do not affect laboratory
results in the same way. To make an accurate comparison
between meter and laboratory results, follow the guidelines below.
Before going to the lab:
■
Do a control solution test to make sure that the meter is
working properly.
■
Fast for at least eight hours and then do comparison tests,
if possible.
■
Take your meter with you to the lab.
While staying at the lab:
Make sure that the samples for both tests test are taken and
tested within 15 minutes of each other.
■
Wash your hands and then obtain a blood sample
■
Never use your meter with blood that has been collected in
a gray top test tube.
■
Use fresh capillary blood only.