Your Meter Features; Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Sugar - Bayer HealthCare CONTOUR User Manual

Your Meter Features:

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Easy: The C
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about simplicity. You will notice its uncomplicated approach
the first time you see it. Simple things like the use of three
large buttons and a clear display are sure to make this your
favorite meter right from the start.
Automatic: You no longer have to worry about coding* your
meter or marking a control test result. The C
does it automatically. It will even tell you when a test strip is
under-filled.
Programmed: Your C
the factory with the standard date, time, and units of mea-
sure (mmol/L) used where you purchased your meter. To
change these settings or use advanced meter features, such
as meal markers or post-meal test alarm, read through the
Additional Features section of your user guide.
Customizable: The C
personal choices for some features. For more information,
please see pages 20–27.
*Your C meter is designed with No Coding
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nology, so the meter codes itself every time you insert a test
strip. This means you do not have to worry about getting
inaccurate results due to miscoding or forgetting to code
your meter.
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Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar:

You can better understand your test results by being aware
of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar.
Some of the most common symptoms are:*
High blood sugar
(Hyperglycaemia):
• frequent urination
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• excessive thirst
• blurred vision
• increased fatigue
• extreme hunger
• irritability
Ketones (Ketoacidosis):
• shortness of breath
• nausea and vomiting
• very dry mouth
CAUTION: If you are experiencing any of these
symptoms, test your blood glucose. If your test
result is below 2.8 mmol/L or above 13.9 mmol/L,
contact your doctor immediately.
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* For additional information and a complete list of symptoms,
contact your healthcare professional or refer to the website
for the Canadian Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.ca
Low blood sugar
(Hypoglycaemia):
• shakiness
• sweating
• fast heartbeat
• blurred vision
• confusion
• passing out
• seizure
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