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 | OneTouch Ultra Kit (meter, 10 strips, supplies) | The OneTouch Ultra meter uses patented FastDraw glucose test strips to quantitatively measure glucose in whole blood. Kit also contains lancet device capable of lancing either your arm or finger |
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Out of Range Results
IF YOU ARE OUT OF RANGE ...
If your blood sugar level is above the target range of 140
mg/dL:
- Did your meat have more carbohydrates in it
than you planned?
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Did you eat something different?
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Have you been stressed-out, emotional,
or sick?
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- If food and activity don't seem to be the
cause, look at your blood sugar record
and diabetes medications with your
healthcare professional.
- Work with your healthcare professional to
set target ranges that are the best for you.
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Did you get less exercise than usual?
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If your blood sugar level is below the target range of 80
mg/dL:
- Follow as
quickly as possible the treatment recommended by your healthcare professional
for lows.
- Did you eat something different?
- Did your meal have fewer carbohydrates in
it than you planned, or did you eat fewer
carbohydrates than usual?
- Did you forget to eat?
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- Did you have more activity than usual?
- Have you been emotional or sick?
- If food and activity don't seem to be the
cause, look at your blood sugar record
and diabetes medications with your
healthcare professional.
- Work with your healthcare professional to
set target ranges that are the best for you.
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TARGET BLOOD GLUCOSE RESULTS
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Before exercise:
at least 100 mg/dL;
not more than 250 mg/dL*
During and after exercise:
between 80-140 mg/dL
At bedtime:
between 100-140 mg/dL
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Before a meal
(breakfast, lunch,
dinner):
less than 110 mg/dL
2 hours after a meal (breakfast, lunch,
dinner):
less than 140 mg/dL
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These target ranges are not right for
everyone. Check with your healthcare
professional on what target range
is best for you.
*The American Diabetes Association recommends eating an added carbohydrate before exercise if
glucose levels fall below 100 mg/dL, and avoiding exercise if glucose levels are above 250
mg/dL.
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