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Blood Glucose Meters Owner’s Manual
higher than blood drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab
test.
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Therefore, it is best to fast for eight (8) hours before doing
comparison tests. Factors such as the amount of red blood
cells in the blood (a high or low hematocrit) or the loss of bodily
uids(severedehydration)mayalsocauseameterresulttobe
different from a laboratory result.
References: 1) Surwit, R.S., and Feinglos, M.N.: Diabetes Forecast (1988), April,
49-51. 2) Sacks, D.B:“Carbohydrates.” Burtis,C.A, and Ashwood,E.R.(ed.),Tietz
Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia:W.B. Saunders Company (1994),959.
Performance Characteristics
•Accuracy: ±15 mg/dL when glucose <75 mg/dL
±20% when glucose >75 mg/dL
• Precision: This study shows the CV (correlation variation)
is less than 5%.
•Thedevicehasbeencertiedtomeetthefollowingstandards:
98/79/EC, IEC 60601-1, IEC 61010-1, IEC 60601-1-2,
IEC61326, and ISO 15197
Expected Test Results
Time of day Plasma glucose Your target range
range for people
without diabetes
Fasting and Less than
before meal 110 mg/dL (6.1 mmol/L) (mg/dL)/(mmol/L)
2 hours after Less than
meals 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) (mg/dL)/(mmol/L)
Bedtime Not
  specied (mg/dL)/(mmol/L)
Between 2 AM Not
and4AM specied (mg/dL)/(mmol/L)
Source: ADA Clinical Practice Recommendations 2008
Please work with your doctor to determine a target range that works best for you.
Your Prodigy
®
meter is designed to help you and your healthcare professional
manage your diabetes. You must always rely on your healthcare professional
to interpret your test results and to decide how to treat your diabetes.
Unxpected Test Results
Unexpected test results can occur. When this happens, please refer to
these cautions.
Low Blood Glucose Test Results
False low results may occur if you are severely dehydrated. If you think
you are severely dehydrated, contact your healthcare professional
immediately.