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<blockquote data-quote="Tirianne" data-source="post: 973716" data-attributes="member: 196322"><p>LinsT, I hope you're feeling reassured that we all have these different readings from time to time - either with the same or a different meter. I suggest that one solution is to see the bigger picture and not rely too heavily on what might be considered rogue results. I gather that BS levels can change from minute to minute and as jane12 has said, anxiety can contrbute to a rise in BS as can illlness and dehydration. I've also had tests (from the same finger) almost 2 points apart!!</p><p>I found it helpful to keep a chart for a week or so and see the trends - that's why there's a range given for levels before and after meals and if you're within that range, then don't worry too much as I was told that anything under 7.00 for 2 hours after a meal is fine.</p><p>Does your meter give you a 14 or 30 day average BS?</p><p>The next HbA1c will give you the most reliable indication of how well your BS is being controlled.</p><p>Hope that's helpful. T x</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tirianne, post: 973716, member: 196322"] LinsT, I hope you're feeling reassured that we all have these different readings from time to time - either with the same or a different meter. I suggest that one solution is to see the bigger picture and not rely too heavily on what might be considered rogue results. I gather that BS levels can change from minute to minute and as jane12 has said, anxiety can contrbute to a rise in BS as can illlness and dehydration. I've also had tests (from the same finger) almost 2 points apart!! I found it helpful to keep a chart for a week or so and see the trends - that's why there's a range given for levels before and after meals and if you're within that range, then don't worry too much as I was told that anything under 7.00 for 2 hours after a meal is fine. Does your meter give you a 14 or 30 day average BS? The next HbA1c will give you the most reliable indication of how well your BS is being controlled. Hope that's helpful. T x [/QUOTE]
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