Accu-Chek Aviva Owner's Booklet page 6

About Testing Yourself or Others
• Certain substances can interfere with the ACCU-CHEK Aviva blood glucose system and cause
falsely high results. For example, peritoneal dialysis solutions containing icodextrin (such as
Extraneal) or certain immunoglobulin therapies that contain maltose (such as Octagam 5%),
cause inaccurate results. For more information, refer to the Test Strip Package Insert, or ask
your doctor.
• If you are very dehydrated or urinating frequently, you may get an inaccurate test result. If you
think you are dehydrated, call your doctor right away.
• Some people with diabetes do not experience symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Others, such as
children or people who are unconscious or have certain disabilities, may not be able to communicate their
symptoms to caregivers. For these reasons, do not change any treatment without first talking to a doctor.
• Run a control test when you open a new box of test strips or if you think that your test result is incorrect. Running
a control test lets you know that the meter and test strips are working properly.
• Refer to your Test Strip and Control Solution Package Inserts for additional health-related information.
• It is always a good idea to have a back-up testing method available. Failure to test could cause a delay in
treatment decisions and lead to a serious medical condition. Examples of back-up testing methods include a back-
up meter or testing by a lab. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other possible back-up methods.
DO NOT CHANGE YOUR TREATMENT BASED ON A SINGLE RESULT THAT DOES NOT MATCH HOW YOU FEEL OR IF YOU
BELIEVE THAT YOUR TEST RESULT COULD BE INCORRECT.
If your blood sugar result doesn't match how you feel and you have followed the instructions in this Owner's Booklet,
follow your doctor's instructions, or call your doctor.
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