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GEN blood glucose monitoring system
TESTING
To move to the Home screen,
press the OK button
or
To turn the meter off, remove the
test strip.
Test Results
WARNING
• Always consult your health care professional before
changing your medication based on test results or if your
test results are not consistent with the way you feel.
• If your blood sugar reading is under the critical level you
have established with your health care professional, follow
their advice immediately.
• If your blood sugar reading is over the recommended limit
set by your health care professional:
1. Wash and dry your hands well.
2. Retest with a new strip.
If you get a similar result, follow your health care professional’s
advice immediately.
Expected Test Result Values
Blood sugar values will vary depending on food intake, medication
dosages, health, stress, or activity. Nondiabetic plasma glucose
concentrations should be less than 100 mg/dL in the fasting state
and less than 140 mg/dL in the post-prandial state (after a meal).
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You
should consult with your health care professional for glucose values
specific to your needs.
LO or HI Results
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• If your meter does not display a value and
displays the LO screen, your blood sugar
reading is under 20 mg/dL. Contact your
health care professional immediately.
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• If your meter does not display a value and
displays the HI screen, your blood sugar
reading is over 600 mg/dL. Wash your hands
or the test site and repeat the test with a new
strip. If the meter again displays the HI screen,
follow medical advice immediately.
