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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Salvia" data-source="post: 1604346" data-attributes="member: 278312">Hi [USER=446695]@breadman[/USER],  and welcome to the forum.   In an attempt to answer (in part) some of the variance in the ranges you've found, it's worth remembering that meters are calibrated to give a 15% +/- tolerance of accuracy (at least, I think it's 15%).   This won't explain the whole of the reason for differences, but it will be the reason for some of it, on occasion.  It's best not to expect absolute accuracy, so just use the meter readings as a way of tracking the general trends - your records of foods, timings, and readings will show your general trends over time, and indicate what sort of foods spike your blood glucose, and when, and you can then decide what you want to do about it - if anything.  (e.g. stop eating that food item, eat less of it, have it for lunch but not dinner, or any other combination that suits your body and your lifestyle).Best of luck with your journey of discovery on whatever new way of eating you choose - hope you enjoy it  <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />edit: spelling!</blockquote>

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