Understanding Test Results; Suggested Test Times And Target Goals - PharmEvo Evocheck GO ELI-00055 Instruction Manual

Record valid results in your logbook with the date and time, and
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compare them to the target goals set by your healthcare professional.
(Refer to Suggested Testing Times and Target Goals on page 23)
After the test has been completed, slide the test strip ejector to pop
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out the test strip, and the glucose meter will automatically turn off.
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Understanding Test Results

Suggested Test Times and Target Goals

Tracking your glucose concentrations with regular blood glucose testing
is an important part of managing diabetes. Your healthcare professional
will help you decide the normal target range for you glucose levels and
how often you should test according to your situation. Suggested times to
test include:
When you wake up (before eating)
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Before breakfast
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1-2 hours after breakfast
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Before lunch
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1-2 hours after lunch
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Before and after exercises
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More frequent tests may be required when:
You adjust your medication dosage.
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You think your glucose levels may be too high or too low.
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You feel ill.
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Normal blood glucose target ranges (from ADA Clinical Practice
Recommendations, 2011).
Time Target Range (mg/dL)
Empty stomach 70-100
2 hours after a meal <140
(Note: 1 mmol/L = 18 mg/dL)
How many times per day should I test?
Diabetes Type Number of Tests With Empty Stomach
Type 1
Type 2 Test frequently to achieve your target range
Prenatal Diabetes
Research indicates that measuring your blood glucose at least three
times per day will help you control you glucose level. Please discuss the
number of tests and test times with your healthcare professional.
Record your blood sugar levels and other relevant information in your log
book. Bring your records when you visit your healthcare professional.
It will help them understand your condition, and help them modify your
treatment plan.
Before dinner
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1-2 hours after dinner
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After a snack
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Before bedtime
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2-3 o'clock in the morning
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(if taking insulin)
Target Range (mmol/L)
3.9-5.6
<7.8
At least 3 times per day
At least twice per day
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