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Blood glucose

The following table shows a classiﬁcation of blood glucose values according to the guidelines of the

German Diabetes Association (DDG).

Time of blood glucose

measurement

Normal blood

glucose values

Suspicion Diabetes

On an empty stomach

below 100 mg/dL 100-110 mg/dL Above ≥ 110 mg/dL

2 hours after eating

below 140 mg/dL 140 –200 mg/dL Above ≥ 200 mg/dL

Source: Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft (DDG) 2008

Evaluating critical measured values

Display Blood glucose Action

Hypoglycaemia

Below 20 mg/dL

Immediate medical attention required.

Low blood glucose

Below 70 mg/dL

Eat a suitable snack or small meal.

Followyourphysician'sinstructions.

High blood glucose

With an empty stomach

Above 100 mg/dL

2 hours after eating

Above 140 mg/dL

If the value remains high 2 hours after

your last meal, this may indicate hyper-

glycaemia (high blood glucose). Discuss

with your doctor any possible action to

take in this case.

High blood glucose, possibly

ketones

Above 240 mg/dL

Perform a ketone test. Consult your

doctor.

Very high blood glucose

Above 630 mg/dL

Repeat the measurement with a

new test strip. If the display shows

the same result again: Seek medical

advice immediately.

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