Using Your Test Strips; Understanding Your Test Results - Accu-Chek Active Owner's Booklet

Using Your Test Strips

• For accurate results, use only approved test
strips.
• Do not bend the test strip
• Replace the code key and run a control test
every time you get a new box of test strips.
• Store test strips in their original container.

Understanding Your Test Results

Normal Blood Sugar Ranges
The normal fasting adult blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is 74–106 mg/dL.
Two hours after meals, the blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is less than 140 mg/dL.
For people with diabetes: Please consult your doctor for the blood glucose range appropriate for you.
Measuring Range of System: 10–600 mg/dL
Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar
• Close the container cap tightly immediately after
removing a test strip.
• Note the expiration ("Use By") date on the test
strip container. Throw test strips away after that
date.
• Store your test strips and meter in a cool, dry
place. Refer to the Test Strip Package Insert for
more information.
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