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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
So since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 2 years ago, I've been using the GlucoMen LX plus meter.
I've just started carb counting properly and have been given an Accu-Check Aviva Expert and am shocked at the difference in readings I'm getting from both monitors.
Yesterday for example, I felt like I was having a hypo, tested my blood on my GlucoMen machine and got a reading of 4. I didn't think this was correct so immediately did a test on my Accu-Check and got a reading of 2.3.
I keep one monitor at work (my GlucoMen) and have my accu-check at home but am not not sure I should rely on my GlucoMen anymore?! I have felt lower then it's said I am on a few occasions which is obviously potentially dangerous.
Has anyone else had this issue with their monitors?
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I've just started carb counting properly and have been given an Accu-Check Aviva Expert and am shocked at the difference in readings I'm getting from both monitors.
Yesterday for example, I felt like I was having a hypo, tested my blood on my GlucoMen machine and got a reading of 4. I didn't think this was correct so immediately did a test on my Accu-Check and got a reading of 2.3.
I keep one monitor at work (my GlucoMen) and have my accu-check at home but am not not sure I should rely on my GlucoMen anymore?! I have felt lower then it's said I am on a few occasions which is obviously potentially dangerous.
Has anyone else had this issue with their monitors?
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