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Old 02-07-2006, 10:38 PM
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OK, that sucks.

So I will start with things I know you did... but have to ask:
- Did you check the code on the strips and the meter to ensure they match?
- Do a control solution test? (you said you did)
- Try every stinkin meter in the house?
- Do you have any of the old skool keto-diastix? Those will test ketone and glucose with color change. They may not be terribly accurate, but at least you can tell if you are on the higher side or the lower side.

Now, what would I do....
Being as you are still not sure if you are ACTUALLY HI or LOW, I would eat a little fast acting sugar; enough to stave of a low. If you are high, say 433, then what is a little more as a safety precaution until you get the meter issue sorted out. If you are low, then hopefully you will prevent a serious low.

You won't pass out from being as high as you are now (obviously), but you may if you continue to drop rapidly.

PLEASE, keep us posted. Don't worry and take it one step at a time.

If you are still worried about going to low, maybe call someone and have them call you back at home in like an hour. If you answer the phone, you are fine, if you don't.... uh.... er.... I don't want to think about it. You will be fine.
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