WorriedDude
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- I do not have diabetes
Dear All,
I have a question regarding the accuracy and value fluctuations of my home glucometer.
Personally i use an Accu-chek Performa.
Sometimes, especially in the morning my blood glucose readings can give me numerous
different figures.
For example, usually in the morning when i test my FBG and get a low value (i.e. 4.5 to 5.1),
I just move on with my morning.
Sometimes I get values like 5.8, i get worried and do a few more tests which usually results in
different values from the first test.
This morning i Tested a 5.8, followed by a retest immediately which gave me a 5.0, and then another test which
gave me a 5.3, and then i took another 2 tests 30 minutes later after showering which gave me a 5.4 and immediately after, a 5.3.
I know fluctuations are normal for home tests. However i would like to know what general value should i accept
from my glucometer. Do i do the math and accept the average figure of all the tests? or do i take the lowest? or the highest?
Also i would like to know if a lack of sleep (3 hours) can raise blood glucose levels, as i tested 5.3 before i went to bed last night.
I am undiagnosed or non-diabetic, and is concerned about changing my lifestyle to help preserve my
pancreas, and the blood glucose reading can really help me understand what lifestyle and diet changes i need.
Thank You
I have a question regarding the accuracy and value fluctuations of my home glucometer.
Personally i use an Accu-chek Performa.
Sometimes, especially in the morning my blood glucose readings can give me numerous
different figures.
For example, usually in the morning when i test my FBG and get a low value (i.e. 4.5 to 5.1),
I just move on with my morning.
Sometimes I get values like 5.8, i get worried and do a few more tests which usually results in
different values from the first test.
This morning i Tested a 5.8, followed by a retest immediately which gave me a 5.0, and then another test which
gave me a 5.3, and then i took another 2 tests 30 minutes later after showering which gave me a 5.4 and immediately after, a 5.3.
I know fluctuations are normal for home tests. However i would like to know what general value should i accept
from my glucometer. Do i do the math and accept the average figure of all the tests? or do i take the lowest? or the highest?
Also i would like to know if a lack of sleep (3 hours) can raise blood glucose levels, as i tested 5.3 before i went to bed last night.
I am undiagnosed or non-diabetic, and is concerned about changing my lifestyle to help preserve my
pancreas, and the blood glucose reading can really help me understand what lifestyle and diet changes i need.
Thank You