Do not use expired test
strips. Never use test strips
after the expiration date on
the package label has passed.
Make sure the meter code
number is set to match the
code number on the vial
of test strips you are using.
Periodically review your use
of the meter with your
healthcare professional.
Q. What should I do if my
blood glucose test results are
consistently high for my own
diabetes control plan?
A. The goal of diabetes
management is to maintain
a “near normal” amount of
glucose in the blood. Normal,
low, and high blood glucose
values for your individual
treatment plan should be
determined with your
healthcare professional. If
your blood glucose test results
remain consistently high,
contact your healthcare
professional.
Q. What are the expected
blood glucose values associ-
ated with well-controlled
diabetes?
A. Fasting: 60 –130 mg/dL
(3.3 –7.2 mmol/L).
After meals (1 hour): Less than
180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L).
After meals (2 hours): Less
than 150 mg/dL (8.3 mmol/L).
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Q. Why don’t my meter
results match the results that
I got from my doctor’s labora-
tory exactly?
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