Your Meter Features; Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Sugar - Bayer HealthCare Contour User Manual

Your Meter Features:

Easy: The C
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about simplicity. You will notice its uncomplicated approach
the first time you see it. Simple things like the use of three
large buttons and a clear display are sure to make this your
favorite meter right from the start.
Automatic: You no longer have to worry about coding* your
meter or marking a control test result. The C
does it automatically. It will even tell you when a test strip is
under-filled.
Programmed: Your C
the factory with the standard date, time, and units of measure
(mg/dL) used where you purchased your meter. To change
date and time, or use advanced meter features, such as
meal markers or post-meal test alarm, read through the
Additional Features section of your user guide.
Customizable: The C
personal choices for some features. For more information,
please see pages 20–27.
*Your C meter is designed with No Coding
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nology, so the meter codes itself every time you insert a test
strip. This means you do not have to worry about getting
inaccurate results due to miscoding or forgetting to code
your meter.
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Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar:

You can better understand your test results by being aware
of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar.
According to the American Diabetes Association, some of
the most common symptoms are:
High blood sugar
(Hyperglycemia):
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• frequent urination
• excessive thirst
• blurred vision
• increased fatigue
• extreme hunger
• irritability
Ketones (Ketoacidosis):
• shortness of breath
• nausea and vomiting
• very dry mouth
CAUTION: If you are experiencing any of these
symptoms, test your blood glucose. If your test
result is below 50 mg/dL or above 250 mg/dL,
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contact your doctor immediately.
For additional information and a complete list of symptoms,
contact your healthcare professional or refer to the website
for the American Diabetes Association: www.diabetes.org
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Low blood sugar
(Hypoglycemia):
• shakiness
• sweating
• fast heartbeat
• blurred vision
• confusion
• passing out
• seizure
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