Beurer GL 50 (mg/dL) - Manual (Page 8)

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arninGs and safety notes
Risk of infection
All components of the blood glucose monitor and its accessories may come into contact
with human blood and are therefore a possible source of infections.
Warning
• This blood glucose monitor must display the blood glucose content in mg/dL. The unit of meas-
urement mg/dL accompanies each blood glucose value. Please contact Customer Services if
the device does not display mg/dL. You risk damaging your health if you measure your blood
glucose value using a unit of measurement with which you are not familiar, misinterpret the
values and therefore take incorrect measures.
• When using the blood glucose monitor for various persons, observe the generally applicable regula-
tions regarding disinfection, safety and contamination.
• Medical carers and others who use this system on several patients must be aware that all products
or objects that come into contact with human blood must be handled, even after cleaning, as though
they could transfer pathogens.
• The lancing device is suitable for self-testing. Do not share the lancing device or lancet needles with
others or amongst various patients (risk of infection!).
• Use a new, sterile lancet needle for each blood sample (for single use only).
General notes
Warning
Do not use the device in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields and keep it away from radio
systems or mobile telephones.
Measuring the blood glucose content
Warning
• The measurements taken by you are for your information only – they are no substitute for a medical
examination! Consult your GP regularly regarding your measured values. Do not alter the procedures
prescribed by your GP.
• The Beurer GL50 monitor provides a simple way of monitoring your own blood glucose levels, how-
ever, you may need to obtain information on how to use the system from your healthcare profes-
sional (for example, your GP, chemist or diabetes consultant). Only proper use will guarantee precise
measurements.
• A lack of water, high fluid loss, for example perspiration, frequent passing of water, severe hypoten-
sion (low blood pressure), shock or hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic non-ketotic coma (HHNKC) may
lead to incorrect measured results.