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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pipp" data-source="post: 2711100" data-attributes="member: 100904">Hi [USER=405762]@Thomas_the_tank_engine[/USER] .Meters only give snapshots of blood glucose levels, of the time they were checked and can vary in accuracy. You might get a more accurate account if you test more frequently, and record the levels and what you have eaten.This article has an explanation.[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/expert-answers/blood-glucose-monitors/faq-20057902#:~:text=Check%20your%20blood%20sugar%20level,lab%20reading%20are%20considered%20accurate.[/URL]The HbA1c gives an overall average of levels for the past several weeks. So is slightly more accurate than the infrequent finger stab testing, and is the measure generally used by HCPs to determine how well managed the patient’s T2 diabetes is. Some members have found it useful to trial a continuous glucose monitoring device for a few weeks , to get the most accurate assessment of what is going on.[URL unfurl="true"]https://zoe.com/learn/what-is-a-continuous-glucose-monitor[/URL]It could be possible for you to obtain the Freestyle Libre one as there are sometimes free offers available.[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.freestyle.abbott/uk-en/getting-started/sampling.html[/URL]Hope this info is of use to you.</blockquote>

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