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Normal Blood Glucose Values
These test strips are calibrated to deliver plasma-like results. The normal fasting blood
glucose range for an adult without diabetes as related to plasma is 74–106 mg/dL.
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For people with diabetes: Please consult your diabetes team for the blood glucose range
appropriate for you.
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You should treat your low or high blood glucose as recommended by your healthcare
professional.
These test strips are plasma referenced in line with the recommendations of the
International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC).
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Blood glucose concentrations may be measured in whole blood or in plasma. Although you
always apply whole blood to the test strip, when using these test strips your meter will show
results that are equivalent to the glucose concentrations in plasma.