Instruction manual

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Warnings, Precautions & Limitations
•Youmaygettestresultshigherthanyouractualglucoselevel 
if taking PAM (1-Methylpyridine-6-carbaldehyde oxime). Taking
unnecessary measures to lower your blood glucose level may induce
severe low blood glucose symptoms such as coma.
•Nevermakesignicantchangestoyourdiabetescontrolprogram
or ignore physical symptoms without consulting with your healthcare
professional.
•Patientsundergoingoxygentherapymayyieldfalseresults.
•Heparinsamplesofbloodmaybeused.Donotuseother  
preservatives.
•Donotgraspthemeterneartheteststripport.Abuilt-in  
thermosensor used to minimize measurement errors is installed just
inside the port. If you hold this area, it will be warmed by your fingers,
which will adversely affect test results.
•Severedehydration(excessivewaterloss)maycausefalselow 
results. If you believe you are suffering from dehydration, consult your
healthcare professional right away.