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Understanding Glucose Results
The STANDARD LipidoCare Analyzer is plasma-equivalent for glucose testing. Your Analyzer glucose results may be different from clinical lab results. This is due
to normal variation. To compare your Analyzer with lab results, follow the guidelines below.
Your glucose results
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5 seconds after applying blood to a glucose strip, you will receive a test result between 10mg/dL and 600mg/dL (0.6mmol/L and 33.3mmol/L)
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If your blood glucose is above 600 mg/dL (33.3mmol/L), you will receive a “HI” and if below 10 mg/dL(0.6mmol/L), you will receive “Lo”. In these cases,
repeat the test with a new glucose test strip. If these messages are displayed again, contact your healthcare professional immediately.
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Range of Expected Values
Self-testing may help to monitor your blood glucose levels. Consult with your physician to determine the best range of expected blood glucose values
for you.
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Expected blood glucose values for non-diabetic adults are as follows:
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Before eating < 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)
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One to Two hours after meals < 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L)
These test strips deliver results that correspond to blood glucose concentrations in plasma as per the recommendation of the International Federation of Clinical
Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC). Therefore, the STANDARD LipidoCare analyzer displays blood glucose concentrations that refer to plasma although
whole blood is always applied to the test strip.
What This Means For You
Frequent blood glucose testing is the best means to track how well you are doing with your diabetes management. It helps you track the effects of medications,
diet, exercise, and stress management. Test results can also tell you if your diabetes is changing. This may alert you to adjust your treatment plan. Always
consult your healthcare professional before making any adjustments.
Frequency of Testing
Work with your healthcare professional to decide when and how often to test. This will depend on such things as age, type of diabetes, and medications. It is
important to make testing part of your daily routine.
CHAPTER 3. Using the Analyzer Memory
1. Analyzer Memory
The STANDARD LipidoCare Analyzer has 7 memory modes, each of which can be used to store up to 500 results, together with date, time and flags, letting you
review them in order from the most recent to the oldest. If the memory is full and a new result is added, the Analyzer deletes the oldest result.
The STANDARD LipidoCare Analyzer also has the function to review the averages for glucose results.
