I've just got a new meter, my old one wasn't working properly and they don't have them anymore. My readings are now 3 points higher than with my old meter. My new meter, Contour XT, gave me a reading of 14! and my old one,Freestyle lite, gave me a reading of 11. Why is this and which is the most accurate?
Change in meter different readings
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It does not matter which is highest both readings are too high, so that is your primary concern.
Optima sent me calibration check solutions when I rang them but they will only check at lower levels.
Optima sent me calibration check solutions when I rang them but they will only check at lower levels.
I had an eventful weekend so will be cutting back now, usually 8. It's the first time I've used the new meter though.
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One reading isn't enough to decide the meter reads higher. It could be one of those rogue readings we all (very annoyingly) have from time to time.
Over the longer term you'll be able to get a better idea, especially if you also keep a food diary, and can compare readings from the same meals, using the old meter.
Good luck getting your numbers down.
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If your old meter (Contour XT) wasn't working properly then this would explain the difference in bg readings, but tbh you very rarely get the same reading when comparing meters, it's hard enough trying to get the same reading twice sticking with just the one meter.
