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What’s Normal?
The fasting adult blood glucose range for a person
without diabetes is between 3.9 mmol/L and 6.1
mmol/L
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(plasma values).Two hours after meals, the
blood glucose level is less than 7.8 mmol/L or 140
mg/dL.
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Your diabetes team will determine the
appropriate blood glucose target range that is
appropriate for you.
High blood sugar (hyperglycemia):
If you experience:
• unusual thirst
• frequent urination
• fatigue and weakness
• blurred vision
• rapid weight loss
• skin infections
What to do:
• drink water
• follow your meal plan
• take your medication as recommended
Consult your doctor if you are unsure what to do.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia):
If you experience:
• hunger, sweating
• shaky, nervous feeling
• headache, dizziness
• mood changes
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Place the protective cap back on the lancet and slide
the ejector forward to release the lancet. Dispose of
lancet in a safe container (a coffee can with a slot in
the cover, for instance).
Please exercise care when removing the cap and
ejecting a used lancet from the Accu-Chek Softclix
Lancing Device. Pull the cap off as shown. Use this
procedure to ensure that fingers cannot slip off while
removing the cap from the device.
Important note for Healthcare Professionals:
If handling devices returned after use by patients,
please ensure that the patient has removed the used
lancet from the Accu-Chek Softclix Lancing Device
prior to handling the device.The Softclix Lancing
Device is intended only for the particular purpose of
self blood glucose monitoring. If you require a lancing
device suitable for multitesting, please use the
Accu-Chek
®
Softclix
®
Pro Lancing Device.
Living with Diabetes
Assessing Your Blood Sugar Levels
Once your doctor has determined your ideal blood
sugar levels, the correct, regular use of your Accu-Chek
System will help you take control of your diabetes.
Meanwhile, learn how to spot and respond to your
body’s warning signs that your glucose levels may be
less than ideal:
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