Accu-Chek Guide User Manual page 17

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Blood Glucose Tests
Troubleshooting Checks
Were the test strips expired?
Was the cap on the test strip container
always closed tightly?
Was the test strip used immediately
after it was removed from the test
strip container?
Were the test strips stored in a cool,
dry place?
Did you follow the directions?
Are the meter and test strips working
properly?
Are you still unsure of the problem?
Symptoms of Low or High Blood
Glucose
Being aware of the symptoms of low or
high blood glucose can help you
understand your test results and decide
what to do if they seem unusual.
Low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia):
Symptoms of hypoglycaemia may include,
but are not limited to, anxiety, shakiness,
sweating, headache, increased hunger,
dizziness, pale skin colour, sudden change
in mood or irritability, fatigue, difficulty
concentrating, clumsiness, palpitations,
and/or confusion.
High blood glucose (hyperglycaemia):
Symptoms of hyperglycaemia may include,
but are not limited to, increased thirst,
frequent urination, blurred vision,
drowsiness, and/or unexplained weight
loss.
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Action
Discard the test strips if they are past the use
by date. Repeat the blood glucose test with an
unexpired test strip.
Replace the test strips if you think the test strip
container was uncapped for some time. Repeat
the blood glucose test.
Repeat the blood glucose test with a new test
strip.
Repeat the blood glucose test with a properly
stored test strip.
See the chapter Blood Glucose Tests and repeat
the blood glucose test. Contact Roche if you still
have problems.
Perform a control test. See the chapter Control
Tests for instructions.
Contact Roche.
w WARNING
If you are experiencing any of these
symptoms, or other unusual
symptoms, test your blood glucose
from the fingertip or palm. If your
blood glucose result is displayed as
LO or HI, contact your healthcare
professional immediately.
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