LabStyle Dario User Manual - Interpreting The Results

Chapter 4 - Testing Your Blood Glucose Level

Factors That interfere With Blood Glucose Testing

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Do not use a damaged test strip.

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Make sure that the gold contact area of the test strip is clean from dirt, blood, 

moisture and

anything else. These items will affect the test result and can cause 

an inaccurate blood glucose level result.

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Certain substances can interfere with the blood glucose system and cause 

falsely high results. For more information, refer to the test strip package insert. 

If you are taking medication or dietary supplements, consult your doctor. 

You should not use this system to test your blood glucose if you 

are critically ill (examples include: severe hypotension or shock, 

hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, hypoxia, diabetic ketoacidosis). 

Certain health conditions, such as serious illness and dehydration, can 

cause falsely high test results in glucose meters. If you are very sick or 

think you are dehydrated, or are urinating frequently, call your doctor 

immediately.

Dirty or wet hands could affect your results. Alcohol can affect test 

results.

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If the displayed test result reflects the way you feel, continue as instructed by your 

doctor.

If the test result does not reflect the way you feel, please check your 

Dario™ system by running a control solution check (

Performing a 

Control Test on page 22

). Repeat the blood glucose test afterward. 

If your blood glucose result still doesn’t match how you feel and you 

have followed the instructions provided here, follow your healthcare 

provider’s instructions.

Do not change your treatment based on a single result that does not 

match how you feel or if you believe that your test result could be 

incorrect. The blood glucose reading displayed on your smart mobile 

device by Dario™ BGMS should not be the only information you use 

to make decisions about your health. Always consult a health care 

professional to interpret and understand the measurement results.