Caring For Your Meter; Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Glucose - Bayer HealthCare Contour Next EZ User Manual

Caring for Your Meter

• Store meter in the carrying case provided whenever
possible.
• Wash and dry hands well before handling to keep
the meter and test strips free of water, oils and
other contaminants.
• Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the
electronics or causing other malfunctions.
• Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive
humidity, heat, cold, dust, or dirt.
• Your meter should be cleaned and disinfected once
a week. For cleaning and disinfection instructions,
see pages 16-19.
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Symptoms of High or Low
Blood Glucose
You can better understand your test results by being
aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose.
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, some
of the most common symptoms are:
Low blood glucose
(Hypoglycemia):
• shakiness
• sweating
• fast heartbeat
• blurred vision
• confusion
• passing out
• seizure
• irritability
• extreme hunger
• dizziness
Information For Safety
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms,
test your blood glucose. If your test result is
under 2.8 mmol/L or above 13.9 mmol/L, contact
your health care professional immediately.
For additional information and a complete list of
symptoms, contact your health care professional or
refer to the Canadian Diabetes Association website at
www.diabetes.ca.
Need Help? 1-800-268-7200
www.diabetes.bayer.ca
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High blood glucose
(Hyperglycemia):
• frequent urination
• excessive thirst
• blurred vision
• increased fatigue
• hunger
Ketones (Ketoacidosis):
• shortness of breath
• nausea or vomiting
• very dry mouth
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