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Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar
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Understanding Your Test Results
The ACCU-CHEK Aviva test strips are whole-blood referenced and have been calibrated to deliver plasma-like
values for easier comparison to lab results. The normal fasting blood glucose range for an adult without
diabetes is 74 – 106 mg/dL.
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Two hours after meals, the blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is
less than 140 mg/dL.
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For people with diabetes: please consult your doctor for the blood glucose range
appropriate for you.
Unusual Test Results
If your blood sugar result doesn’t match the way you feel, follow these steps:
1. Run a control test, Chapter 2 “Control Testing.”
2. Repeat a blood sugar test, Chapter 3 “Testing Your Blood Sugar with Blood from Your Fingertip.”
3. If your blood sugar results still don’t reflect the way you feel, call your doctor immediately.