Lifescan Blood Glucose Monitoring System Blood Glucose Meter User Manual


 
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Understanding error and other messages
The OneTouch
®
UltraMini
Meter displays messages when there are problems with the test
strip, with the meter, or when your blood glucose levels are higher than 600
mg/dL
or
lower than 20
mg/dL
. Messages do not appear in all cases when a problem has occurred.
Improper use may cause an inaccurate result without producing a warning message.
You may have a very low
blood glucose level
(severe hypoglycemia),
lower than 20
mg/dL
.
This may require immediate
treatment according to your
healthcare professional’s
recommendations. Although
this message could be due to a
test error, it is safer to treat first
and then do another test.
Message What it means What to do
You may have a very high
blood glucose level
(severe hyperglycemia),
over 600
mg/dL
.
Re-check your glucose level.
If the result is HI again, obtain
and follow intructions from your
healthcare professional without
delay.
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