What does e 3 mean on Precision Xtra?
“E-3” in the display means your blood glucose may be extremely high or a meter or a test strip error has occurred.
Does Precision Xtra measure ketones?
We’ve tested dozens of ketone blood meters, and we’ve found that the most accurate and consistent meter is the Precision Xtra by Abbott. This meter will allow you to accurately measure your blood ketone and glucose values – and the pairing of this data will tell you what you need to know about your level of ketosis.
How do you read a Ketosens meter?
Place the lancet pen on the side of your fingertip and push the button. Touch the end of the test strip to the drop of blood until it fills the little opening and the meter registers. Wait for the meter to give you a reading (just a few seconds). Record your results.
What is E 4 on Accu Chek?
E – 2 Incorrect code chip Turn off the meter and insert the correct chip. E – 3 Test error Discard the test strip and repeat the test. E – 4. Insufficient blood (or QC. control) Discard the test strip and repeat the test.
What does it mean when your glucose meter reads hi?
“CR HI” is abbreviation for “critical range, high limit,” which means the blood sugar is critically above normal. Furthermore, it is not just consumers who can be confused by how information is displayed on the glucose meter’s results screen.
Who makes Precision Xtra ketone?
Product Specifications
| McKesson # | 650081 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Precision Xtra® |
| Manufacturer | Abbott |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Application | Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter |
How long does it take to get into ketosis?
It typically takes 2–4 days to enter ketosis if you eat fewer than 50 grams of carbs per day. However, some people may take longer depending on factors like physical activity level, age, metabolism, and carb, fat, and protein intake.
What does a ketone level of 0.2 mean?
lower than 0.6mmol/L is a normal reading. 0.6 to 1.5mmol/L means you’re at a slightly increased risk of DKA and you should test again in 2 hours. 1.6 to 2.9mmol/L means you’re at an increased risk of DKA and should contact your diabetes team or GP as soon as possible.
What’s a good ketone number?
Optimal blood ketone ranges for nutritional ketosis are 0.5 – 3 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Nutritional ketosis is safe for most people and should not be confused with ketoacidosis, a severe complication of diabetes.
