Zoetis AlphaTRAK 2 Manual page 8

U N D E R S T A N D I N G R E S U L T S
METER SHOWS
Er 1
Er 2
Er 3
Er 4, Er 6
COMMUNICATING RESULTS TO YOUR VETERINARIAN
Your veterinarian uses the results of the blood glucose test you take to monitor and adjust your pet's
treatment plan. So communication with your veterinarian is key.
track of readings and communicate results to your veterinarian, all from your smartphone.
Follow your veterinarian's testing and treatment plan closely.
ALWAYS consult your veterinarian before adjusting insulin dose amount or frequency.
NEVER adjust insulin dose based on a single glucose reading.
Don't forget, daily activities or diet could affect your pet's blood glucose readings.
Always retest with a new blood sample if the initial result is unexpected.
Fill out this chart with your veterinarian and keep handy for quick reference of your pet's
ideal blood glucose levels, insulin doses and what to do for high or low readings.
WHAT IT MEANS
Error Code
The error could mean:
The sample is too small
There may be a problem with
the test strip
Meter error
Blood glucose lower than 20 mg/dL
or 1.1 mmol/L
Error Code
The error could mean:
There may be a problem with
the test strip
Meter error
Very high blood glucose higher than
750 mg/dL or 41.7 mmol/L
Error Code
Incorrect test procedure:
Putting blood on the test strip before
inserting it into the meter
Applying blood before the icon (blood
drop and strip) appears
There may be a problem with the test strip
Meter error
Error Code
The Meter
WHAT TO DO
Follow your veterinarian's treatment advice to treat low
blood glucose if the animal has symptoms.
If no symptoms are present, perform a control solution
test using 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 control solution result is out of range or the error
reappears, contact Customer Care.
See Complete User Manual to troubleshoot error codes.
Follow your veterinarian's treatment advice to treat high
blood glucose.
If no symptoms are present, perform a control solution
test using 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 control solution result is out of range or the error
reappears, contact Customer Care.
See Complete User Manual
to troubleshoot error codes.
See Complete User Manual to troubleshoot error codes.
See Complete User Manual to troubleshoot error codes.
The Lancing Device Getting a Blood Sample
The PetDialog app allows you to keep
SYMPTOMS?
DOGS
Abnormal drowsiness
Weakness
Shaky movements
Seizure
Coma
CATS
Weakness
Shaky movements
Disorientation
Convulsions
DOGS AND CATS
Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Excessive appetite
Weight loss