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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ianf0ster" data-source="post: 2695085" data-attributes="member: 506169">Hi [USER=587702]@JonW444[/USER] and welcome to the forum.So, you have found out that the tests aren't 100% accurate. This also applies to the HbA1C test as well which is shy for many diagnosed with T2 Diabetes it requires 2 HbA1C tests of 48 or more.What did you expect? Did your GP lead you to believe that a single finger prick test at a random time of day was a meaningful predictor of your HbA1C. Given that the allowed accuracy of the BG meters id +- 15%, that would be incredible.In my experience, the best use of a BG meter for a Type 2 is in getting their way of eating correct so that they can gain T2D remission. The reason I say that is because it was true for me. I found my fasting BG level was always quite high and varied unpredictably because of Dawn Phenomenon. Sure, the trend was very slowly downward on my Low Carb way of eating, but even after gaining remission my DP pushed my BG up so it was often the highest measurement of the day and it took my first meal of the day to reduce it. That was just my liver being used to higher BG levels and being 'helpful' in giving me the energy to go hunt/gather my breakfast!</blockquote>

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