Beurer GL 40 (mmoL) - Manual (Page 8)

8 Beurer GL40 mmol/L
2 Safety information and warnings
Risk of infection
All components of the measuring device and accessories may come into contact
with human blood, and are therefore a possible source of infection.
Warning
• This measuring device must display the blood sugar content in mmol/L. The unit of
measure mmol/L appears next to each blood sugar level reading. Be sure to contact
customer service if your measuring device does not display mmol/L. You risk dam-
aging your health if you perform a blood sugar measurement using an unfamiliar unit
of measure, since values may be interpreted incorrectly and cause the wrong correc-
tive measures to be taken.
• If the measuring device is used by more than one person, follow the generally applica-
ble rules concerning disinfection, safety and contamination.
• Medical professionals and others who use this system on more than one patient
should be aware that all products or items that come into contact with human blood
should be handled as though they could transfer pathogens, even after cleaning them.
• The lancing device is suitable for household use. Never share the lancing device or needle
lancet with others. Never use it on more than one patient (Risk of infection!).
• Use a new sterile needle lancet for each blood test (for one-time use only).
General notes
Warning
• Do not use the unit near strong electromagnetic fields, wireless systems or mobile
telephones.
Measuring blood sugar
Warning
• The measured values you determine are useful for information purposes only – they are not
intended to replace consultation with your doctor. Discuss your measured values with your
doctor regularly. Do not change any aspects of your treatment unless instructed by your
doctor.
• Water deficiency or a large loss of fluid, for example by sweating, can lead to false meas-
urement results.
• A very high or very low haematocrit value (proportion of red blood cells) can lead to incor-
rect measurements. With a very high haematocrit value (over 60%), the displayed blood
sugar value may be too low. If you have a very low haematocrit value (below 20%), the
blood sugar value may be too high. If you do not know your haematocrit value, ask your
doctor.
• Do not use the test strips to take blood sugar measurements of newborn infants.