Unusual Test Results
If your blood sugar result does not match the way you feel, follow these steps:
Troubleshooting Checks
1. Make sure the display on your meter is working
properly.
2. Check the "Use By" date on the test drum container.
3. Make sure the test drum container is always tightly
capped when stored.
4. Make sure your meter and test drum are always stored
in a cool, dry place.
5. Make sure you always follow proper maintenance and
handling procedures.
6. Make sure your system is working properly.
7. Make sure you followed all the testing steps.
8. If your blood sugar results still don't match the way you
feel ...
Note:
Always follow your doctor's instructions. For example, if your doctor has advised you to immediately
treat a low blood sugar result (such as by eating something), then do that first.
Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar
Action
Read Chapter 5, "Maintenance and Testing."
If it is past the "Use By" date, use a new test drum.
If you think it may have been uncapped for some time,
replace the test drum.
Repeat the test with a properly stored test drum.
Read Chapter 5, "Maintenance and Troubleshooting."
Read Chapter 2, "Control Testing" and run a control test.
Read Chapter 3, "Testing Your Blood Sugar with Blood
from your Fingertip," and repeat a blood sugar test.
Follow your doctor's instructions or call your doctor
immediately.
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