What Does Hi Mean On My Meter Reading?
Diabetes Forum The Global Diabetes Community Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Join the community I have a Nexus RX Glucose monitoring device and today tested my blood sugar. Earlier I had a reading of "29". An hour or two later I tested again and just got "Hi" displayed. What does this mean? Do I need to take tablets to control my blood sugar? It means you blood sugar is either A) over 33 mmol which is very high or B) you had a faulty test strip or a contaminated strip-I'd check again to make sure-if it still says 'HI' then I would seek medical help. Joe Sweatthang Type 2 Well-Known Member I have a Nexus RX Glucose monitoring device and today tested my blood sugar. Earlier I had a reading of "29". An hour or two later I tested again and just got "Hi" displayed. What does this mean? Do I need to take tablets to control my blood sugar? Did you eat in between the readings? I would retest as stated above. It also depends on whether these test were taken before eating or shortly afterwards I agree, from your profile I see you not on any Medication, you need some to get levels under control If you have any doubts make sure you are testing with freshly washed hands. If the result is still showing these high numbers, I agree with the other posters. Seek medical help soon. Hi. You do need to be on some medication quite urgently. Do see the GP soon or if you feel unwell then go to A&E. In the meantime keep the carbohydrates down and drink plenty of water. Are you overweight or normal weight? If normal or underweight your T2 diagnosis may need to be checked out. I would also add that going to the pharmacy if possible to purchase Ketostix and testing for ketones would be very wise in these circumstances. I'd agree Andy but if it was possible to check for ket Continue reading >>
My Nova Max Ketone Meter Says "hi" Now, Should I Be Worried?
My Nova Max ketone meter says "HI" now, should I be worried? I have a real quick question. Im sure its fine but its the first day Im running into this and I want to make sure I shouldnt be concerned. Im strict Ketogenic to treat my seizure condition and auto immune diseases (as well as drop weight) and thanks to keto diligence, Ive been off all meds (including my seizure meds) now for the past 3 weeks and have lost 27 lbs (and counting). As Im doing this in large part to manage my grand maul seizure condition, I need to track my blood for ketones to insure Im ALWAYS in ketosis. I run my blood through my meter three times a day. I tend to stay pretty steady in the 3.0mm but over the last few days its been going into the 6.0 and then 8.0. Now its saying HI on the meter instead of giving a number (according to the manual, it tops out at 8.0 so anything above 8 registers as HI.). Not to be paranoid but I just need to know if others have run into this problem. I believe to be considered ketoacidosis you have to be like at 15mm and up in addition to having glucose in the system which I know I dont because my keto is so strict so Im sure Im fine. If it helps, I stay around (sometimes below) 10 g carbs daily, 80% fat and very moderate protein (70-80g based on my lean body mass). I just needed to post because I need to know if this is concerning because I rarely hear anyone in this community having ketones that high most people talk about going as high as 6. Please advise! Thank you all so much!! I have a Nova Max, but havent rocked my ketones that high! I personally wouldnt be worried, but you should ask your doctor if youre concerned. From what I understand, as long as you produce insulin and have low blood sugar, there isnt a risk of ketoacidosis. Do you check your blood sug Continue reading >>
Ask Dr. Joi – Questions About Glucose Meters From Our Readers
Interacting with ADW customers is one of the best parts of my job. As the staff veterinarian at ADW, I get great access to lots of diabetic pet owners and then I can translate our talks into newsletters that may be of value to all of you. Here is a small sampling of the email encounters I’ve had in just the last few days. Maybe you, too, will pick up something new. What does it mean when a glucose meter reads “hi” or “lo”? When a glucose meter gives the reading “hi” or “high” it means that the glucose level is above whatever maximum level the meter can read. In the past, most meters topped out at about 500 mg/dl. The AlphaTRAK 2 meter can read up to levels of 750 mg/dl. Honestly, any number over 500 is not good! If a meter reads “lo” it probably is below 20 mg/dl. You need to read the fine print of whichever meter you use, but for most meters “lo” is 20 or less. This, too, is a crummy and dangerous number to have! Does the number on the test strip bottle have anything to do with the glucose level? I hadn’t ever thought too closely as to why various batches (both human and pet calibrated meters) are coded differently. This client had a good question! For decades I had simply accepted that we just do it – change the code for a new bottle or change the code to match the number for the species on the bottle. The coding has to do with the calibration for that batch of test strips. It is certainly a potential source of error if the user doesn’t change the code when a new batch of test strips is opened. Some human glucose meters are getting away from changing the code bottle to bottle and I imagine that, in time pet glucose meters will follow suit. Nonetheless, for the pet glucose meters you need to code for the species (ie the AlphaTRAK meter) Continue reading >>
Diabetic Coma
Print Overview A diabetic coma is a life-threatening diabetes complication that causes unconsciousness. If you have diabetes, dangerously high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) or dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can lead to a diabetic coma. If you lapse into a diabetic coma, you're alive — but you can't awaken or respond purposefully to sights, sounds or other types of stimulation. Left untreated, a diabetic coma can be fatal. The prospect of a diabetic coma is scary, but fortunately you can take steps to help prevent it. Start by following your diabetes treatment plan. Symptoms Before developing a diabetic coma, you'll usually experience signs and symptoms of high blood sugar or low blood sugar. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia) If your blood sugar level is too high, you may experience: Increased thirst Frequent urination Fatigue Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath Stomach pain Fruity breath odor A very dry mouth A rapid heartbeat Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) Signs and symptoms of a low blood sugar level may include: Shakiness or nervousness Anxiety Fatigue Weakness Sweating Hunger Nausea Dizziness or light-headedness Difficulty speaking Confusion Some people, especially those who've had diabetes for a long time, develop a condition known as hypoglycemia unawareness and won't have the warning signs that signal a drop in blood sugar. If you experience any symptoms of high or low blood sugar, test your blood sugar and follow your diabetes treatment plan based on the test results. If you don't start to feel better quickly, or you start to feel worse, call for emergency help. When to see a doctor A diabetic coma is a medical emergency. If you feel extreme high or low blood sugar signs or symptoms and think you might pass out, call 911 or your local emergency nu Continue reading >>
What Do I Do If My Glucometer (diabetes Meter) Reads "hi"?
What do I do if my glucometer (diabetes meter) reads "HI"? Wash hands try again when she reads the table always calls you will always be high dr. If you anotyher meter to check that one, but if not, call your doctor or go to the Emergency Room Re-test, and if she still reads high, you should call your doctor. The meter is normally read-only Hi, if your blood sugar is 500 + range, which is dangerous. If you are a bit sleepy or confused, call 911 with your doctor, you should reduce your blood sugar in the blood, insulin is the best choice for your normal blood, exercise and healthy diet also recommend doing. say "hi" back! jk, jk. Seriously. Wash your hands, so double-check. a check on a finger and another on the other (safer). if it still says "Hello", so there are at least 500 (or 600, depending on the meter). Take lots of insulin and eat only foods without carbohydrates (meat, cheese, eggs. These things) for the next few hours. Exercise lowers blood sugar, but not much. I would not recommend it, and I'm sure the doctor does not want, but alcohol (mainly wine and beer in carbohydrates) is lower as well (this is a moment of desperation and desperate measures are required) if you did any of the above and he is going down in all of 1-2 hours to get a doctor (and do not say he had alcohol lol). I hope you will take care of it. Continue reading >>
Meter Reading Of High
Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please,join our community todayto contribute and support the site. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. What does it mean when your meter reading simply says high? I am worried to death about my husband. Please help. For the One Touch meters, a reading of "High" means a blood glucose level of over 600 which is considered a medical emergency. Did he test more than once? Did he also perform a control test (with the control solution) to make sure the meter is functioning correctly? Double check to make sure the code on the strip container matches the code on the meter (if the meter requires one)? There are quite a few things you can do to ensure that the reading is accurate before panicking. If it does turn out that he's consistently getting the "High" as a reading after doing the above and re-testing a couple of times, you should insist he contact his doctor immediately. if he's still reading 'high' then you need to take him to hospital to get those bg levels down I ate a banana today and had a reading of 505. That didn't quite compute so I washed my hands. I was 250. I didn't think I bolused enough for the banana, which was why I was testing. But even so, 250 is a lot better than 505! So, yes. wash his hands. If he's getting HI numbers a lot, or a HI is not going down even after treatment (which means insulin, if he doesn't have insulin you need to get to a doctor who does have it). It's time for an emergency visit. I've had the odd HI as I've learned about this D thing, and it's not fun. Feels yucky and you simply can't drink enough water! But mine always were attributed to something obvious. Too much to drink, forgetting insulin, crazy food. things like that. And they always came down within a Continue reading >>
Hi Reading On Relion Prime
PMPS got a reading of HI 3x in a row. The book said this happens if it reads over 600. I can't believe he shot up that high in an hour, but 3 reading in a row say it did. I gave 2.5 U and will test in about 45 min. This could really be a bounce, right? PMPS got a reading of HI 3x in a row. The book said this happens if it reads over 600. I can't believe he shot up that high in an hour, but 3 reading in a row say it did. I gave 2.5 U and will test in about 45 min. This could really be a bounce, right? It happens. It's possible he dropped a little lower than he's used to (that's all it takes) either last night or earlier today. You can try keeping the 2.5 u dose tonight and tomorrow AM and PM then raise it to 2.75 u if you don't see any progress. BTW - you haven't entered your AM for today on the SS. Did he just eat too? If he did, and you test in 45 minutes, it is unlikely the number will have dropped, since most of our kitties rise a bit after eating. Usually they don't start dropping until around +2. No, I gave him just a few treats (dry royal canin glycobalance) like always so he sits still for the BG. Test with treats, shoot, feed. He's down a bit now. Drinking a lot of water. I'll keep testing. And remember it's just one number and one cycle. Weird/wonky numbers sometimes happen...hopefully tomorrow he'll be back down. And remember it's just one number and one cycle. Weird/wonky numbers sometimes happen...hopefully tomorrow he'll be back down. Yep...trying to stay calm with some higher numbers here and there, for sure. But the DKA episode before and a bounce that high worried me. Feel better that it's coming down. I've resigned myself to the probability that he's going to be a 3-4 U kitty. Now I'm afraid he's dropping too fast, lol. Just fed him a can of Friskies a Continue reading >>
Accu-chek Aviva Meter Error Screens | Accu-chek
Extreme temperatures. Move the meter to a more temperate area. If you see 3 dashes or hyphens, the meter is not coded or the code key is not inserted. Turn off the meter and make sure the code key is properly inserted. If this does not fix the problem, please contact Accu-Chek Customer Care . A battery icon means the battery power is low. Change the battery soon. Download the owner's booklet now and refer to Chapter 7, "Changing the Batteries." A battery icon means the battery power is low. Change the battery soon. Download the owner's booklet now and refer to Chapter 5, "Changing the Battery." "Set-up" means the meter is in the set-up mode, waiting for you to change or confirm settings. Download the owner's booklet now and refer to Chapter 5, "Using the Set-Up Mode." "Set" means the meter is in set mode, waiting for you to change or confirm settings. Download the owner's booklet now and refer to Chapter 4, "Meter Setup." If you see "code exp," the test strips expire at the end of the current month. Make sure the time and date in the meter are correct. If this does not fix the problem, please contact Accu-Chek Customer Care . If a test strip icon is flashing, the meter is ready for you to insert a test strip. If you see a blood drop and test strip, the meter is ready for a drop of blood or control solution. If you see the letters HI, your blood glucose may be higher than the measuring range of the system. Download the owner's booklet now and refer to Chapter 4, "Unusual Blood Glucose Results." If you see the letters LO, your blood glucose may be lower than the measuring range of the system. Download the owner's booklet now and refer to Chapter 4, "Unusual Blood Glucose Results." A star or asterisk means a marker was assigned to this test result. A star or asterisk mean Continue reading >>
What Does It Mean When The Bd Blood Sugar Montior Reads Hi
HealthBoards > Immune & Autoimmune > Diabetes > what does it mean when the bd blood sugar montior reads hi what does it mean when the bd blood sugar montior reads hi what does it mean when the bd blood sugar montior reads hi Re: what does it mean when the bd blood sugar montior reads hi Knowing that meters accuracy, it probably means something to the effect of you're bs is 97. All kidding aside, verify the reading, and if it's right, it means like over 600 so correct if you have fast acting insulin, otherwise get ye to the ER. Type 1 diabetes- Paradigm 523 w/ Humalog and RT Sensor Severe GERD and Gastroparesis- Prevacid, Domperidone, Zofran & Carafate as needed Asthma- Advair 500/50, Qvar, Albuterol, Singular, Xolair Re: what does it mean when the bd blood sugar montior reads hi When it reads HI it is usually indicative of a meter error. If not, then you are close to death. See a physican. But I would test with another meter immediately following the HI. Re: what does it mean when the bd blood sugar montior reads hi If your meter reads "HI", then you should wash your hands and check it again. If it still reads high, that means your glucose is over 600 (over 33 mmol) and you need to call your doctor and go to the emergency room. If you are not already in DKA, then you are certainly well on your way. Continue reading >>
Accu Check Says Hi | Diabetic Connect
You are correct on most meters it is a reading over 600 on some it is 650. If you have your owners manual it will tell you what the high reading is. If you don't, you can call the 800 number on the back of the meter and they will help you. Type1Lou is correct abount carb couning. I started counting carbs 30 yrs ago to lose weight. Recently I was prediagnosed in Sept 2011 with high blood sugar of 250. In Dec. 2011 my doctor gave me a test kit. My tests varried from 110 to 185. These tests continued for about 5 weeks.Oh, I only test once a day ant 4am. I kept a record of what I ate and discovered the less carbs the lower the sugar. Also, I talked to other people with D and was told to lower my carbs. As of now, I keep my carbs down to 60 grms a day and for the last three days my b/s has been at 116. I also lost a lot of weight, and I do exercise about 10 to 15 min a day riding a stationary bike. I thought I was having faulty readings but didn,t know how to find out. How do you know if your meter is correct? I use the Bayer Contour. I also keep tract of the sugar and sodium in foods Talked to the nurse yesterday and got bumped up to 30 units. Last night was 327 before dinner, morning reading was 241. Tried to eat a healthy dinner Wife boiled a chicken, stirred in some hot sauce and seasonings, and added some lettuce & lime. Had a Sprite Zero instead of sweet tea or a regular soda, and felt pretty good when I finally went to bed. I appreciate everyone's comments and concern. It means a lot to know that if I have a question, there are plenty of helping voices on here to lend their knowledge. You may also wish to begin counting your carbs since it is the carbs that you eat that convert to sugar in your blood. I weigh around 120 lbs and allow myself 120 grams of carb per day. Continue reading >>
Is There A Glucose Meter That Read A Higher Than 600mg/dl?
Portable glucometers are designed for self-monitoring blood glucose levels for patients. They are deliberately topped off at 600mg/dl for two reasons: 1) not accurate enough; 2) if a patient is hyperglycemic enough to reach near the top limit, he or she ought to be seeing a physician long before getting to that level. To answer your question specifically, no there are no portable glucometers that exceed 600mg/dl that I can recall. If someone recently has introduced a meter that is independent of hematocrit, allowing you to dilute the blood sample, you should be able to read as high a reading as you wish. In the absence of the above option, if you have access to a clinical lab style machine or a bench-top Beckman Glucometer, which uses glucose oxidase reagent, you can measure any level you wish by simply diluting the sample and keeping track of dilution factor - claimed reliable range in this machine is 20-400mg/dl but I have not had much of an issue up to over 600mg/dl. Of course, with dilutions, there is no limit. Caveat: you will need larger volume of blood sample and it works more reliably if you separate serum/plasma from the cells by spinning the blood. [Come to think of it, there was a portable glucometer designed by one of our faculty members over a couple of decades ago, which used a membrane with glucose oxidase and the system worked remarkably well with no practical limits (I used it up to 1200mg/dl). Eli Lilli bough the rights to produce it consumers but shelfed it because it really worked way too well and did not require any consumable supplies. The membrane lasted well over a year, the only other solution required was glucose to standardize the meter (depending on the concentration of glucose in standard, one could have a reliable reading range of their cho Continue reading >>
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Hi Reading On Diabetes Monitor [archive] - Sheffield Forum
Do any of you have an Optium Xceed diabetes monitor? I've just done my blood sugars and it just came back with a reading of HI I thought this meant your bs was over 25.0 is this correct, if so what do I do? I have gestational diabetes and I'm taking insulin. I've phoned Jessops but the midwife said she'd ask a Dr to ring me at some point as she knows nothing about blood sugar. In the mean time I'd like some advice! A reading of 'hi' on any sugar monitor means that your sugars are higher than their reference points and I think you should be speaking to a doctor as soon as possible. In your position I think I'd be ringing NHS direct or the out of hours doctors number and then getting back to the midwife at the Jessops and requesting to speak to a doctor with some urgency. The risk is that with the amount of glucose in your blood now you will have precious little left by the end of the night and will end up in a hypo. I've just checked my manual and it says you should call your healthcare professional immediately - so I'd call them back. Medusa...I don't want to contradict you-as your advice on course of action, I agree with. However, 'hypo' refers to low blood glucose readings, and the OP's reading is high-'hyper'. Just wanted to clarify, so that the OP is aware. It's probably wrong because you wouldn't be posting on SF with such a high blood sugar level! Have you got a backup test such as BM sticks? When did you last eat and what did you have? What was your last reading and when did you take it? How often are you checking - and is there a dramatic difference? Edit: I know it might sound dumb - but be sure to always wash your hands thoroughly before testing - any residue of anything sweet can be injected with the needle and affect the reading. Your meter has determined t Continue reading >>
Accuchek Performa Unusual Test Results ( Hi / Lo )
Accuchek Performa Glucometer shows some unusual results. Most of the common people they don’t know what it is and what they want to do. HI Blood glucose may be higher than the measuring range of the system. If the result showing “HI” Your blood glucose maybe over 600mg ( 33.3mmol/L ) The high blood sugar is also called Hyperglycaemia. This is an emergency. Especially if you aren’t already diagnosed with diabetes or under a doctor’s care. It’s an emergency not because those very high blood sugars will lead to complications. two different disorders that can occur when your blood sugar is very high that can kill you within hours. One is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). This is a condition that usually occurs in people who are not making any insulin at all. Usually this means someone with a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes. The symptoms of DKA are high blood sugars (300 mg/dl or higher ) and excessive thirst, frequent urination, nausea and vomiting, Abdominal pain, loss of appetite, Weakness or fatigue, shortness of breath, fruity-scented breath, and confusion. Under medical supervision DKA can managed by intravenous insulin and fluids. The other dangerous condition associated with very high blood sugars is the hyperosmolar hyperglycemic State.(HHS) Untreated this condition leads to coma and death. HHS may develop over a course of days or weeks, unlike DKA which develops suddenly. Symptoms include very high blood sugar (over 600 mg/dl) and: drowsiness and lethargy, delirium, coma, seizures, visual changes or disturbances, hemiparesis (one sided paralysis), and sensory deficits. Patients with HHS do not typically report abdominal pain, which is often seen in DKA. ———————– LO Blood glucose may be lower than the measuring range of the system. Also known as Continue reading >>
What Do You Do When The Meter Reads Hi?
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More. DD just had her first HI reading ever. She washed her hands and checked again, and it was still HI. I wasn't here, but my dh changed her set and gave a correction. She was on her first Mio ever (6 mm, on her bum), and we suspect it went bad or pulled partway out; when he changed it, he put in a Silhouette, which is what she's always used before. I think he then gave a correction based on an assumed BG of 600. Checked blood ketones and head a measurement of 0.2, so no immediate problem there. - If the meter reads HI, how do you calculate the correction? - Do you do anything else besides change the set and encourage water? DD just had her first HI reading ever. She washed her hands and checked again, and it was still HI. I wasn't here, but my dh changed her set and gave a correction. She was on her first Mio ever (6 mm, on her bum), and we suspect it went bad or pulled partway out; when he changed it, he put in a Silhouette, which is what she's always used before. I think he then gave a correction based on an assumed BG of 600. Checked blood ketones and head a measurement of 0.2, so no immediate problem there. - If the meter reads HI, how do you calculate the correction? - Do you do anything else besides change the set and encourage water? For general highs that can't be explained by food or other problems we give a correction via shot first, then change set. I always think it's wise to KNOW the insulin is going in when that high. We've not had a HI, so I can't help on the calculation part, sorry. Hope things settle quickly. Correcting for 600 was the right thing to do, but it should be done via shot.. with .2 ketones that's a pretty good sign that the high is from Continue reading >>
What Does It Mean When My Meter Says Hi? | Yahoo Answers
How high is my blood sugar at to get to the point where it cant even read my blood sugar. I have an accu check nano. I have checked it three times and it... show more How high is my blood sugar at to get to the point where it cant even read my blood sugar. I have an accu check nano. I have checked it three times and it keeps on telling me HI. I'm not sure of the range that an Accu Chek Nano blood glucose meter can read, my friend, but my own meter can read up to 33.3 mmol/l (599.4 mg/dL) before it starts registering ''Hi'. This indicates that your blood sugar (glucose) control is way out of control. You urgently need to get to hospital, unless you know what your own correction boluses are for insulin doses. You definitely also need to be testing for ketones, as if they are present, this would alter the correction bolus that you must administer. If you don't know the ratios by which you need to increase your insulin dose(s) you need to get in touch with either your own doctor or an on-call emergency physician ... preferably an endocrinologist ... at your local ER. Continue reading >>
