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Term Definition
Hypo Hypoglycaemia: an abnormally low level of glucose in the blood.
Hypo Warning Limit When your blood glucose test result is below the hypo warning limit, a
warning is displayed.
Insulin Pump A device that delivers a continuous supply of insulin into the body.
Insulin Sensitivity The amount of insulin necessary to lower your blood glucose by a certain
amount.
Ketones A by-product or waste product when your body burns stored fat for
energy. Ketones are produced when there is not enough insulin to help
your body use glucose for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose builds
up in the blood.
Key Lock A meter function which disables the keys (buttons) in order to prevent its
unintended use.
LO The test result is below the meter’s measurement range.
Meal Rise During or after meals, an increase in blood glucose levels is considered
normal within a certain range, even though a meal bolus has been
delivered. A meal rise is in eect for a specified time period.
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