Zoetis AlphaTrak 3 User Manual page 20

Higher than
250 mg/dL
(13.9 mmol/L)
for adult cats &
2
dogs
IMPORTANT: Low or high blood glucose readings can indicate a potentially serious medical condition.
* Please always consult your Veterinarian regarding low and high blood glucose levels for your pet.
GLU-L Result Display (LOW)
Display
Appears when result is:
lower than
20 mg/dL or
1.1 mmol/L
High blood glucose
(Hyperglycemia)
What It Means
Severe low blood glucose
(Hypoglycemia)
Dogs and Cats
•
Excessive thirst
•
Frequent
•
urination
•
Weight loss
•
Excessive appetite
•
With chronically elevated
levels can see vomiting,
dehydration, depression,
acetone ('fruity') breath,
coma.
What To Do
Follow a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon's advice to treat low blood
glucose.
If the blood glucose result does not match the clinical signs, perform a
control solution test to confirm that the meter and strips are working
properly.
Repeat the test with a new test strip if
the result is not consistent with the
clinical signs.
If the blood glucose result is not
consistent with the clinical signs,
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 fresh blood and a new test strip.
If the blood glucose result is still not
consistent with the clinical signs,
contact a veterinarian/veterinary
surgeon.
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