Zoetis AlphaTRAK 2 Meter User Manual page 11

Low and High Blood Glucose Results
Result What It Means
Lower than Low blood glucose
65 mg/dL (hypoglycaemia)
(3 .6 mmol/L)
for adult cats &
dogs
Higher than High blood glucose
250 mg/dL (hyperglycaemia)
(13 .9 mmol/L)
for adult cats &
dogs 2
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What To Do
Repeat the test with a new test strip even if the result
is not consistent with the symptoms .
If the blood glucose result is not consistent with the
symptoms, perform a control solution test with a
new test strip . If the test results are within the range
printed on the test strip vial, retest using blood and a
new test strip .
If the blood glucose result is still not consistent with
the symptoms, contact a veterinarian/veterinary
surgeon .
Repeat the test with a new test strip even if the result
is not consistent with the symptoms .
If the blood glucose result is not consistent with the
symptoms, perform a control solution test with a
new test strip . If the test results are within the range
printed on the test strip vial, retest using blood and a
new test strip .
If the blood glucose result is still not consistent with
the symptoms, contact a veterinarian/veterinary
surgeon .
LO Result Display
Display What It Means Symptoms
Dogs
Severe low
blood glucose • Lethargy or
(hypoglycaemia) abnormal
Appears when
drowsiness
result is:
• Weakness
lower than
• Shaky
20 mg/dL or
movements
1 .1 mmol/L
• Seizures
• Coma
Cats
• Weakness
• Shaky
movements
• Disorientation
• Convulsions
IMPORTANT:
Low or high blood glucose readings can indicate a potentially serious medical
condition .
1 What To Do
Follow a veterinarian/veterinary
surgeon's advice to treat low blood
glucose .
If the blood glucose result does not
match the symptoms, perform a
control solution test to confirm that
the meter and strips are working
properly .
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