Symptoms Of High And Low Blood Sugar - Bayer HealthCare Contour USB User Manual

High and Low Blood Sugar Readings:
Your meter has been preset with a hypoglycemic
(low blood sugar) value of 70 mg/dL and a hyper-
glycemic (high blood sugar) value of 250 mg/dL.
These are the default values, but can be customized
by you and/or your healthcare professional using
the GLUCOFACTS
computer. See the GLUCOFACTS Deluxe User
Guide for assistance.
Low Blood Sugar
If your blood sugar reading is under 70 mg/dL:
• A screen with large
orange numbers will
alert you that your blood
sugar is low.
High Blood Sugar
If your blood sugar reading is over 250 mg/dL:
• A screen with large
orange numbers will
alert you that your blood
sugar is high.
• If AutoLog is on and you were not able to mark
it before the high or low alert appeared, press
the Notes button. You may now select
Meal, After Meal or No Mark by pressing the
button next to it.
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Symptoms of High and Low Blood Sugar:

You can better understand your test results by
being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood
sugar; this will also help you decide what to do if
your results seem unusual.
Some of the most common symptoms are:
High blood sugar
(Hyperglycemia):
• frequent urination
• excessive thirst
• blurred vision
• increased fatigue
• extreme hunger
• irritability
Ketones (Ketoacidosis):
• shortness of breath
• nausea and vomiting
• very dry mouth
CAUTION: Blood sugar levels below
50 mg/dL or above 250 mg/dL may indicate
a potentially serious medical condition.
If your test result is below 50 mg/dL or
above 250 mg/dL, consult a healthcare
professional 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
www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
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Low blood sugar
(Hypoglycemia):
• shakiness
• sweating
• fast heartbeat
• blurred vision
• confusion
• passing out
• seizure
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