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<blockquote data-quote="barrym" data-source="post: 1582985" data-attributes="member: 70535"><p>I have been one of the Libre's most enthusiastic fans, and one of its fiercest critics. Convenient? Yes. Accurate? Well, I used to say NO, but it's just different IMHO. Firstly we all assume the meter we are testing against must be right, but that's a huge assumption. There have been times when I've got differences of 5 or more, if I allow more time between comparative readings it often gets closer. Sometimes it's identical at the same time if things are running level, proving the algorithm on the fluid is right. Likewise blood testing from different fingers, hands can give different values. Are bodies aren't machines. Just as we all know we can't rely on food reacting the same every time we have it. Circumstances that we are unaware of change all that. It's the same with Libre tests and blood tests.</p><p></p><p>Overall I think the Libre is the biggest step forward we have had in years, and using it with an inquiring mind will give benefits. </p><p></p><p>It is just as easy to make hasty decisions with blood tests as it is with the Libre. </p><p></p><p>YMMV[emoji848]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="barrym, post: 1582985, member: 70535"] I have been one of the Libre's most enthusiastic fans, and one of its fiercest critics. Convenient? Yes. Accurate? Well, I used to say NO, but it's just different IMHO. Firstly we all assume the meter we are testing against must be right, but that's a huge assumption. There have been times when I've got differences of 5 or more, if I allow more time between comparative readings it often gets closer. Sometimes it's identical at the same time if things are running level, proving the algorithm on the fluid is right. Likewise blood testing from different fingers, hands can give different values. Are bodies aren't machines. Just as we all know we can't rely on food reacting the same every time we have it. Circumstances that we are unaware of change all that. It's the same with Libre tests and blood tests. Overall I think the Libre is the biggest step forward we have had in years, and using it with an inquiring mind will give benefits. It is just as easy to make hasty decisions with blood tests as it is with the Libre. YMMV[emoji848] [/QUOTE]
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