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Accu-chek Mobile

Bloods blood I suppose, I have no clue how you would test to find out however. Do dogs have different ranges to humans?
 
Lusk said:
I was wondering whether this device can be used to test dog's glucose. Would anybody know?
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Best to speak to your dog's vet. I think urine tests are more common for dogs.
 
http://www.cat-dog-diabetes.com/dogs-blood-testing.asp

Actually just thought that the accu chek may be a bit more troublesome to use vs a strip one. The strip can touch/ press on the blood area and make contact with the skin (fur may have to be removed/ cleaned before to avoid contamination) whereas the accu chek has to touch the liquid blood only. If pressed against skin it can give a incorrect high reading.
 
I've just been reading and it looks like you can lance from the dog's elbow so there should not be any fur involved.
 
I've been using blood test strips since they first came out in the late 1970's, I've never heard that touching your skin can impact the reading, yes your skin needs to be clean of course but touching it makes no difference.
 
They certainly include blood glucose tests on dogs when they take venous bloods. My previous dog had a range of tests, and the BG was shown on the print out we got, including the ranges.
 
Chas C said:
I've been using blood test strips since they first came out in the late 1970's, I've never heard that touching your skin can impact the reading, yes your skin needs to be clean of course but touching it makes no difference.
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Its the accu chek mobile cassettes, they have 50 strips on a roll and move to the next one. If the strip is pushed into skin it doesn't like that and gives a high reading. All mobile cassettes come with instructions regarding this.

https://www.accu-chek.co.uk/gb/products/metersystems/mobile.html

See how to use section.
 
ElkBond said:
Its the accu chek mobile cassettes, they have 50 strips on a roll and move to the next one. If the strip is pushed into skin it doesn't like that and gives a high reading. All mobile cassettes come with instructions regarding this.

https://www.accu-chek.co.uk/gb/products/metersystems/mobile.html

See how to use section.
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Thanks now understand, I don't use these. As an Engineer I still don't understand how pushing it makes the blood glucose reading any higher. Guess it must be some kind of mechanical issue with the cassettes in which case they are not fit for purpose.
 
Chas C said:
Thanks now understand, I don't use these. As an Engineer I still don't understand how pushing it makes the blood glucose reading any higher. Guess it must be some kind of mechanical issue with the cassettes in which case they are not fit for purpose.
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The blood filters into capillary paper and is then analysed using an LED, rather than a chemical reaction like standard strips (although there may be a chemical reaction on the strip itself). So I suppose pressing on skin can cause it to incorrect fill/ enter the capillary material.

I have this meter and have to say its not really an issue.
 
I never let my skin touch the strip, other than accidentally. There is always some sort of contamination on the skin, even if its just dampness or soap. I hold the strip to the blood drop and let it suck it up.
 
You can buy glucose meters especially for pets. I have no idea what the range is but look on amazon or ask a vet.
 
Has anyone had any issues with Accu-Chek's Careline in the UK?

I reported an issue with my meters lancet device a week ago, and still haven't received a response? Fortunately I do have an old lancing device to use in the interim (as I need to test 8-10 times a day if driving), however it makes nonsense of having their 3 year warranty and freephone Careline, if they won't follow things up?
 
I had a whole meter replaced instantly when it started making a more rough, almost grinding noise. Chase them up.
 
I've only had a minor issue with them once in several years and a number of calls. Give them another call - people are human and sometimes errors occur.
 
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