How to interpret unexpected results including cautions for LO aka low results and HI aka high results as well as repeated unexpected results on the OneTouch Select Plus Simple® meter.
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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 results
If your result is below 70 mg/dL or is shown as LO (meaning the result is less than 20 mg/dL), it may mean hypoglycaemia (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 results
You may get false low results if you are severely dehydrated. If you think you are severely dehydrated, contact your healthcare professional immediately.
CAUTION:
High results
If your result is above 179 mg/dL, it may mean hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose) and you should consider re-testing. Talk to your healthcare professional if you are concerned about hyperglycaemia.
HI is displayed when your result is over 600 mg/dL. You may have severe hyperglycaemia (very high blood glucose). Re-test your blood glucose level. If the result is HI again, this indicates a severe problem with your blood glucose control. Obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare professional immediately.
CAUTION:
Repeated unexpected 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 results and you have followed all instructions in your Owner's Guide, call your healthcare professional. Never ignore symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes management programme without speaking to your healthcare professional.
