Lo And Hi Readings - Abbott AlphaTrak User Manual

• The test result is complete when the blood
glucose test result is shown on the display
screen . If the sound prompt is on, two beeps will
be heard .
Note: To get another test result prior to meter
powering off:
Equivalent to
5.9 mmol/L
• Press " m" to manually power off the meter .
• Remove used test strip .
• Insert new test strip .
• Press the "
• Follow the steps to perform a blood glucose test .

LO and HI Readings

Important: Low or high blood glucose readings can indicate a
potentially serious medical condition. The AlphaTRAK™ Meter
displays results from 20 to 750 mg/dL (1.1 to 41.7 mmol/L).
If the test result is lower than 20 mg/dL
(1 . 1 mmol/L), LO will appear on the meter display
screen .
LO Reading with Symptoms
If a LO reading is displayed and symptoms such
LO Reading
as lethargy (abnormal drowsiness), weakness,
head tilting, ataxia (shaky movements or unsteady
gait), seizures, or coma in dogs and weakness,
ataxia, disorientation, or convulsions in cats
observed, then follow a veterinarian/veterinary
surgeon's recommendation to treat hypoglycemia/
hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) .
LO Reading without Symptoms
If a LO reading is displayed, but no symptoms
of low blood glucose are observed, run a control
test to see if meter and test strips are working
properly together (reading within range) . If
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m" button to power on the meter .
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HI Reading
are
control is within range, then retest with a new
test strip . If a LO reading is again displayed,
follow a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon's
recommendation to treat hypoglycemia/
hypoglycaemia .
If the test is above 750 mg/dL (41 .7 mmol/L), HI
will appear on the display screen . This indicates
severe hyperglycemia/hyperglycaemia (high
blood glucose) .
HI Reading with Symptoms
If a HI reading is displayed and symptoms
such as glycosuria (presence of abnormal
amounts of glucose in the urine), polyuria
(frequent urination), polydipsia (excessive or
abnormal thirst), polyphagia (excessive appetite
or eating), or weight loss 1 are observed, then
follow a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon's
recommendation to treat hyperglycemia/
hyperglycaemia .
HI Reading without Symptoms
If a HI reading is displayed, but no symptoms
of high blood glucose are observed, run a
control to see if meter and test strip are working
properly together (reading within range) . If
control is within range, then retest with a new
test strip . If a HI reading is again displayed,
follow a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon's
recommendation to treat hyperglycemia/
hyperglycaemia .
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