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AST Precautions
• Donotignorethesymptomsofhyperglycemiaor
hypoglycemia.
• Whentheresultsofthetestdonotreflectyouropinion,
retest using the fingertip test. If the fingertip result still does
not reflect the way you feel, please consult your healthcare
professional.
• DonotrelyontheASTresultsforchangingyourtreatment
method.
• Theamountofglucoseinalternativesitesdiffersfrom
person to person.
• BeforeusingAST,pleaseconsultyourhealthcare
professional.
Note:
Results from alternative site and fingertip samples
may differ from each other as there is a time lag for the
glucose levels to reach the same value. Use a fingertip for
testing if you suffer from hypoglycemia or have experienced
hypoglycemic shock or symptoms.
Note:
If the sample drop of blood runs or spreads due to
contact with hair or with a line in your palm, do not use that
sample. Try puncturing again in a smoother area.
HI and Lo Messages
HI Message
The meter displays results between 1.1-33.3
mmol/L. The HI symbol appears when the
blood glucose level is more than 33.3 mmol/L
and indicates hyperglycemia (very high blood
sugar).
If the HI symbol is displayed again on
re-testing please contact your healthcare
professional immediately.
Lo Message
The Lo symbol appears when the result is less
than 1.1 mmol/L and indicates hypoglycemia
(very low blood sugar).
If the Lo symbol is displayed again on
retesting, please contact your healthcare
professional immediately.
Note:
Please contact your authorized i-SENS sales
representative, if such messages are displayed even if you do
not have hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.