Hi And Lo Messages; Target Blood Glucose Ranges - i-SENS VetMate Manual De Usuario

HI and Lo Messages

HI Message
The meter displays results between
20–600 mg/dL. 'HI' appears when the blood
glucose level is greater than 600 mg/dL and
indicates severe hyperglycemia (much higher
than normal glucose levels).
If 'HI' is displayed again upon retesting, please
contact your veterinarian/veterinary surgeon
immediately.
Lo Message
'Lo' appears when a test result is less than
20 mg/dL and indicates severe hypoglycemia
(very low glucose levels). If 'Lo' is displayed
again upon retesting, please contact your
veterinarian/veterinary surgeon immediately.
Note: If the error messages persist even though your pet
does not have hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia, please
contact Customer Service: 1-800-429-5001 Mon–Sat, 9 am
–9 pm EST. At all other times or in case of emergency,
contact your veterinarian/veterinary surgeon or emergency
veterinary response.
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Target Blood Glucose Ranges

Consult a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon for the target
glucose values for each animal.
Reminders
Time of day
Unexpected Values : Low or high blood glucose readings can
indicate a potentially serious medical condition. If your pet's
result is unusually high or low, or do not match the way your pet
behaves, repeat the test with a new test strip. If the reading is
inconsistent with the symptoms or if the blood glucose result is
less than 60 mg/dL for dogs and less than 70 mg/dL for cats
higher than 180 mg/dL for dogs and higher than 200 mg/dL for
cats 2) , contact your veterinarian/veterinary surgeon.
Reference
1. Edward F, Nelson RW, Reusch C, Scott-Moncrieff JC Canine &
Feline Endocrinology. 4th Ed. St. Louis (MO): Saunders; 2015.
2. Rucinsky R, et al. AAJA Diabetes Management Guidelines for
Dogs and Cats. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 2010;46:215-224.
Target ranges from veterinarian/
veterinary surgeon
1)
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