Readings may potentially be affected by:
- Individuals experiencing a Hypoglycemic Hyperosmolar State (HHS)
- If you are taking:
- Tylenol (blood level of > 20 mg/dL), or other acetaminophen-containing drugs
- high doses a Tolazamide with a blood level of > 20 mg/dL
- Pralidoxime iodide with a blood level of > 5 mg/dL
- If you have a condition that elevates blood uric acid levels (>10 mg/dL)
- If testing blood glucose soon after a xylose absorption test
- Testing above altitudes of 10,742 feet