Understanding unexpected results that may appear on the OneTouch Verio Reflect® meter such as Extreme Low Glucose, dehydration, Extreme High Glucose and unusual red blood cell count.
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Interpreting unexpected results:
Refer to the following cautions when your results are higher or lower than what you expect.
CAUTION:
Low blood glucose results:
If your blood glucose result is below 4.0 mmol/L or is shown as EXTREME LOW GLUCOSE, (meaning the result is less than 1.1 mmol/L), it may mean hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). This may require immediate treatment according to your healthcare professional's recommendations. Although this result could be due to a test error, it is safer to treat first, then do another test.
CAUTION:
Dehydration and low blood glucose results:
You may get false low blood glucose results if you are severely dehydrated. If you think you are severely dehydrated, contact your healthcare professional immediately.
CAUTION:
High blood glucose results:
If your blood glucose result is above 10.0 mmol/L, it may mean hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) and you should consider re-testing. Talk to your healthcare professional if you are concerned about hyperglycemia.
EXTREME HIGH GLUCOSE is displayed when your blood glucose result is over 33.3 mmol/L. You may have severe hyperglycemia (very high blood glucose). Re-test your blood glucose level. If the result is EXTREME HIGH GLUCOSE again, this indicates a severe problem with your blood glucose control. Obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare professional immediately.
CAUTION:
Repeated unexpected blood glucose results:
If you continue to get unexpected results, check your system with control solution.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose results and you have followed all instructions in the Owner's Booklet, call your healthcare professional. Never ignore symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes management program without speaking to your healthcare professional.
Unusual red blood cell count:
A hematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red blood cells) that is either very high (above 60%) or very low (below 20%) can cause false results.
