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Testing

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Testing Your Blood

Expected Values: Blood glucose values will vary depend-

ing on food intake, medication dosages, health, stress, or

exercise. Consult your healthcare professional for the target

value that is appropriate for you. According to the American

Diabetes Association standard medical practice goals for a

non-pregnant individual with diabetes:

• Before a meal: 90 to 130 mg/dL

• 2 hours after a meal: less than 180 mg/dL

CAUTION

• If your test result is below 50 mg/dL, above

250 mg/dL, or you see “ ” or “ ” on the

meter display, call your physician or healthcare

professional immediately.

• Do not change your medication based on CONTOUR

blood glucose results without the advice of your

physician or healthcare professional.

NOTE: If you want to mark

your result (Advanced Mode),

you will need to do it before

removing the test strip.

To turn your meter off, simply

remove the test strip. Care-

fully dispose of the used test

strip.

You can set your meter to use special marker options by

using Advanced Mode (L-2). See pages 18–23.