StormyDog
Active Member
Thanks, that explains my issues locating them.
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Blood Monitors Compared
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Chrissie41
Member
Thank you Phoenix I must have misunderstood the instruction book, I am fairly new to being a diabetic so concerned to get accurate readings. However, after reading back along this thread it would appear that I was expecting an accuracy that doesn't exist in home meters.
My blood sugar is 6.6 is that high and how can I get it lower as I do not want to go on tablets please help
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I have two meters - a One Touch Verio IQ and a OneTouch Ultraeasy.
Now the verio IQ seems to consistently test higher than the Ultraeasy to the tune of between 1-2 points. I suspect the Ultraeasy is more accurate, as i felt well rough one day, and it was showing 4.3 which isn't that bad.
Its a shame cos the Verio is much easier to use, needing only a fraction of the blood, but dangerous to have a high testing kit.
Any experiences with either of these fellas? Or ideas how to test each one - I thought maybe a commercial drink might have a recognised BSL, if you know what i mean, but couldn't find any info about it.
Now the verio IQ seems to consistently test higher than the Ultraeasy to the tune of between 1-2 points. I suspect the Ultraeasy is more accurate, as i felt well rough one day, and it was showing 4.3 which isn't that bad.
Its a shame cos the Verio is much easier to use, needing only a fraction of the blood, but dangerous to have a high testing kit.
Any experiences with either of these fellas? Or ideas how to test each one - I thought maybe a commercial drink might have a recognised BSL, if you know what i mean, but couldn't find any info about it.
Erin
Well-Known Member
I've seen a few posts about comparing meters and recommendations so heres my previous meters and current meter on small review. Hope it helps.
Thanks NaPsTeR. I use OneTouch Ultra 2, ;which is simple and I suppose cannot be less accurate than
any meter. This is what I look forward to: a meter like a watch, which is inserted in a vein and reports a continuous
bg number. Maybe we should write to Bill Gates or one the Google Guys..
The ISO standard for the accuracy of Blood Glucose Meters is:-
Within ± 0.83 mmol/L of laboratory results at concentrations of under 4.2 mmol/L
Within ± 20% of laboratory results at concentrations of 4.2 mmol/L or more.
So your meters may be within spec.
My new doctor follows the NICE guidelines! So I only get one test strip per week! So I purchased the Codefree as the test strips are a much lower cost compared to other meters.
I have found the Code Free very consistent in results compared to the one touch ultra that I have been using (still do one day a week)
The only issue with the code free is the finger pricier whose spring catch stopped working consistently after 2 months.
The meter itself is very good and works on a smaller blood sample compared to my other meter. So very pleased with the code free
Within ± 0.83 mmol/L of laboratory results at concentrations of under 4.2 mmol/L
Within ± 20% of laboratory results at concentrations of 4.2 mmol/L or more.
So your meters may be within spec.
My new doctor follows the NICE guidelines! So I only get one test strip per week! So I purchased the Codefree as the test strips are a much lower cost compared to other meters.
I have found the Code Free very consistent in results compared to the one touch ultra that I have been using (still do one day a week)
The only issue with the code free is the finger pricier whose spring catch stopped working consistently after 2 months.
The meter itself is very good and works on a smaller blood sample compared to my other meter. So very pleased with the code free
Steve Hare
Member
I'm confused with my meter readings: for the last two years I have been using the accu check mobile meter, but my doctor has recently put me on a new meter because it's cheaper! I've not been trusting the reading from my new meter (Unio) as it's been reading higher than what I actually feel like. Also at times it was reading about 1 higher than my accu-chek mobile! Recently I I used the same blood test on both meters at the same time, my accu-chek mobile read 6.9 (which is what I felt like) but my Unio meter read 9.6! What shall I do?
Spiker
Well-Known Member
Retest, or do nothing.
The average of these two readings is 8.25 and a 20% variation is ± 2.05 so the permitted range would be 6.2 to 10.3. So even if you got that range of results on the same meter from the same blood sample that would be within permitted variation limits.
You could try doing a control solution calibration test on both meters.
Steve Hare
Member
But those readings being in the the permitted variation limits could mean that if the meter says I'm on 5.0 then I'm driving! I could actually be in hypo range because of it. I think with metre readings being even 1.0 or 2.0 difference could be risk for me. The DVLA have already taken my license away from me a given me a temporary license needing a medical every 3 years! And I've never needed any assistance in six years of being diagnosed :-(
Steve Hare
Member
Already done control solutions and everything is normal
Spiker
Well-Known Member
That's the same as every Type 1 diabetic. You are not being singled out.
Build in a safety factor by driving with your blood glucose a little high.
So if you get a 5, take on board ten grams of carbs to be sure.
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mammamia2006
Guest
Hi, not sure of the name of the device I am thinking about but Boots sell a monitor that you plug into iphone and it keeps all your bg readings on your phone. Cant remember the price, I am iseless lol.True the variations are minimal, it just makes me laugh. They're self calibrating too
:idea: On a different note I have a dream that someone will create a monitor that comes as a mobile phone or that you can plug a test strip into your mobile phone etc so that it's one less thing to carry around. Also, you know that some phones can read barcodes these days? It would be good if someone can produce a phone app that allows you to scan in the barcode of food, look it up and give you the carb value per portion.
iBGStar is likely to be the one. It's made by Sanofi. The other one like this is Dario.
learning2me
Well-Known Member
I have been given an Accutrend alpha monitor which I think is quite old but virtually unused.
Is this any good or would I be better buying a new monitor?
Need to find out which foods affect my blood sugar after a rise from 58 to 61 - currently only monitored by my GP.
Any advice appreciated.
Is this any good or would I be better buying a new monitor?
Need to find out which foods affect my blood sugar after a rise from 58 to 61 - currently only monitored by my GP.
Any advice appreciated.
Spiker
Well-Known Member
Probably the most important factor is whether you can get the strips, whether you can afford them, whether your GP will provide them on prescription. Probably in general any meter where your GP will pay for the strips is the best one.
