It was reported that medical attention was sought on (b)(6) 2018 at 7:00am after the end user alleged that she received higher than normal blood glucose results from her prodigy diabetes meter.Subsequently it was also discovered that she was using expired test strips that were open past 90 days.The end user was educated on the proper use of her test strips once the vial has been opened.The end user performed a blood glucose test with her prodigy diabetes meter and the result was 531 mg/dl.She did not experience any significant symptoms and out of concern for the high reading she was taken to the er.Upon arrival to the er an additional blood glucose test was taken with the hospitals meter and the reading was 150 mg/dl.She received saline to assist in stabilizing her blood glucose level.An x-ray was performed which revealed that she had a cracked rib.After 4 hours in the er the end user was discharged and instructed to follow-up with her pcp.No additional details were provided in regards to this medical event.
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