busdriver450
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I just randomly did a blood test on my glucose metre and it said Hi…did it again said Hi it has never said this before and I feel ok what should I do .
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Metre reading Hi
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Hi busdriver450
What it might mean is that your meter cannot display the figure. It could also mean that your meter or its test strips might be malfunctioning, or that you had something on your hands when you tested - I had this once with lemon juice. It could also mean what it looks like - that you have high blood glucose.
Are you able to test for ketones?
I can't see from your info what type of diabetes you have, or whether you're on medication. In any event, forum rules prevent anyone from giving medical advice or diagnosing, and I don't want to get close to that here.
If you are at all concerned, in your shoes I would get a medical opinion - assuming you're in the UK I would ring 111 or your GP. You could also go to A&E, as a last resort.
What it might mean is that your meter cannot display the figure. It could also mean that your meter or its test strips might be malfunctioning, or that you had something on your hands when you tested - I had this once with lemon juice. It could also mean what it looks like - that you have high blood glucose.
Are you able to test for ketones?
I can't see from your info what type of diabetes you have, or whether you're on medication. In any event, forum rules prevent anyone from giving medical advice or diagnosing, and I don't want to get close to that here.
If you are at all concerned, in your shoes I would get a medical opinion - assuming you're in the UK I would ring 111 or your GP. You could also go to A&E, as a last resort.
I would call 111 for advice or go to A&E.
Assuming the meter is correct, this is a dangerously high level.
Are you on insulin?
