CHAPTER 4
Entering blood glucose readings
About blood glucose testing
Warning: Follow the guidance of your healthcare provider for proper blood
glucose monitoring.
You may want to test for low blood glucose when:
•
You feel symptoms such as weakness, sweating, nervousness, headache ,
irritability, or confusion.
•
You have delayed a meal after taking insulin.
•
Your healthcare provider advises you to do so.
Entering Your Blood Glucose Reading
Note: Only enter blood glucose (BG) readings; do not enter control solution
readings. Any readings you enter are
averaged into your blood glucose history
records.
To enter your blood glucose reading:
1. Check your blood glucose following
the BG meter's instructions for use.
2. Go to the Enter BG screen on your
PDM:
Menu icon (
) > Enter BG
3. Manually enter or edit a blood glucose
value as follows:
a. Tap the box inside the circle.
b. Use the number pad to enter your
blood glucose reading.
c. Tap the tick symbol to close the
number pad.
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Effective Date: 18OCT2020, PCO-000235