User Guide

56
4 Blood Glucose Readings
Warnings:
Blood glucose readings below 70 mg/dL may indicate hypoglycemia (low blood
glucose). Blood glucose readings above 250 mg/dL may indicate hyperglycemia
(high blood glucose). Follow your healthcare provider's suggestions for
treatment.
If you get a “Treat your low BG!” message and feel symptoms such as weakness,
sweating, nervousness, headache, irritability, or confusion, follow your
healthcare provider’s recommendation to treat hypoglycemia.
If you get a “Treat your high BG! If it remains high, seek medical advice”
reading message and feel symptoms such as fatigue, thirst, excess urination,
or blurry vision, follow your healthcare provider’s recommendation to treat
hyperglycemia.
"LO" or "HI" blood glucose readings can indicate potentially serious conditions
requiring immediate medical attention. If le untreated, these situations can
quickly lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), shock, coma, or death.