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Are self check blood glucose tests reliable

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Moira99

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The surgery told me hbac1 test is ok.
I’ve got symptoms of high blood sugar so did a Self check blood glucose test.

Does anyone know if these are reliable and I’m finding it difficult to compare colours.
It looks like 300 or 500.
I fasted on both tests and result is same.
I’m on a diet and cutting drastically in sugar etc but been getting headaches and sore mouth today and yesterday.

thanks
 
Moira99 said:
Does anyone know if these are reliable and I’m finding it difficult to compare colours.
It looks like 300 or 500.
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Can you tell us the brand and type of the self test you use?
Usually self tests where you test blood give you a number, not a colour.

Or do you mean you are using those pee sticks?
 
I am not sure what test you are doing, - can you give more details?
It can be a bit of a shock to the system to suddenly abstain from carbs - particularly if concentrating on sugars, and the results can be unpleasant if your brain is used to high glucose levels. Maybe take things a little easier to allow time for adjustment.
I ate low carb whenever I could get away with it for a long time before being diagnosed with type 2 and always felt far better eating Atkins style than on a high carb low fat 'healthy' diet.
 
Moira99 said:
The surgery told me hbac1 test is ok.
I’ve got symptoms of high blood sugar so did a Self check blood glucose test.

Does anyone know if these are reliable and I’m finding it difficult to compare colours.
It looks like 300 or 500.
I fasted on both tests and result is same.
I’m on a diet and cutting drastically in sugar etc but been getting headaches and sore mouth today and yesterday.

thanks
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Hi,

Sounds like you’re looking at or trying to compare the protein results on a urine test kit..

Does the chart with the kit look anything like this?

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