Unusual Blood Glucose Results; Symptoms Of Low Or High Blood Glucose - Accu-Chek Aviva Owner's Booklet

Unusual Blood glucose results

If your blood glucose result does not match how you feel, follow these steps:
1. Perform a control test. See Chapter 2, Control Tests.
2. Repeat the blood glucose test. See Chapter 4, Performing a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your
Fingertip.
If your blood glucose result still does not match how you feel, follow your healthcare professional's instructions
or call your healthcare professional immediately.
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Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions. For example, if your healthcare professional has
advised you to immediately treat a low blood glucose result (such as by eating something), then do that first.
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• Do not change your treatment because of one blood glucose test result.
• NEVER ignore symptoms of low or high blood glucose.

Symptoms of Low or High Blood glucose

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The meter is designed to provide a numerical value for blood glucose in the range of 20–600 mg/dL. If you
receive a numerical value below 20 mg/dL or above 600 mg/dL and it does not match how you feel, contact
the ACCU‑CHEK Customer Care Service Center toll‑free at 1‑800‑858‑8072.
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 (hypoglycemia): Symptoms of hypoglycemia may include, but are not limited to, anxiety,
shakiness, sweating, headache, increased hunger, dizziness, pale skin color, sudden change in mood or
irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, clumsiness, palpitations, and/or confusion.
High blood glucose (hyperglycemia): Symptoms of hyperglycemia may include, but are not limited to, increased
thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, drowsiness, and/or unexplained weight loss.
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