Lifescan BASIC - 11-96 Owner's Booklet page 69

Q. How often should I test my
blood glucose?
A. This is best decided by you and
your Health Care Professional. It
may vary according to your age, the
type of diabetes you have, any
medication you are using, whether
you are ill, and any physical or
emotional changes in your life.
Q. Should my test results always
be the same?
A. No. Results will vary somewhat
from test to test, depending on diet,
activity level, and time of day. These
variations provide useful clues about
your condition and how well your
treatment program is working.
With your Health Care Professional,
determine your own personal target
blood glucose values, as well as
what an unusually high or low test
result is for you. In most cases, your
test results should stay within that
range.
Q. What can I do to be sure I get
accurate test results?
A. Make sure that you do the
following:
Keep your Meter clean at all times.
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