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Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator
You may set the meter to warn you when your results indicate hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) anywhere
between 60-80 mg/dL. Before you set the hypoglycemic indicator, ask your healthcare professional
to help you decide what level is best for you. New meters have the hypo indicator turned off by
default. To turn on and set the hypo indicator:
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1. Press and release to turn on the
meter. Wait for the flashing test strip
or “---”.
2. Press and hold until “set”
appears on the display, then release.
The word “On” and the beeper symbol
will appear.
3. Press repeatedly until “Hypo”
flashes and “OFF” and “set” appear.
4. Press and release either or to
turn on the hypo indicator.
5. Press and release .
6. Press and release or to
adjust the hypo indicator. “Hypo” will
flash for results at or below the number
you choose.
7. Press and hold down until “set”
disappears and the flashing test strip or
“---” appears.
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