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sure you read Important things to know
before testing in the test strip package
insert. You should also review “Testing Tips
for Accurate Results” in the Testing Your Blood
section.
Health Conditions Which Can Cause
Out–of–Range Results
If you are getting results outside your target
range and you believe the
OneTouch
®
SureStep
®
Meter and
OneTouch
®
SureStep
®
Test Strips are working
together properly, ask yourself the following
questions.
◆
“How do I feel?”
◆
“Do I have symptoms of low blood sugar
(hypoglycemia): slurred speech,
headache, tingling of lips, cool sweating,
rapid heartbeat, disorientation, weakness,
dizziness, fainting, hunger, nervousness,
irritability, or tremors?”
◆
“Do I have symptoms of high blood
glucose (hyperglycemia): fatigue, dry
mouth and skin, increased thirst or
hunger, blurry vision, increased urination,
rapid deep breathing, or a fruity smell to
the breath?”
◆
“What have I eaten?”
◆
“How much have I exercised?”
◆
“Am I ill (common cold, flu, etc.)?”
◆
“Have I been under stress lately?”
If your Healthcare Professional has not
already instructed you in dealing with these
situations, you should contact your
Healthcare Professional.
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