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Lab test readings and One touch plus Blood Glucose readings- Any Differences?
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Bluetit1802
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Same with any meter in the UK. The standard to reach for a "pass" is +/-15%
Md.rose
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I don't know why so many type 2 diabetics worry about repeatability of tests or comparisons between meters as for each test;
The ISO standard for the accuracy of Blood Glucose Meters is:-
Within ± 0.83 mmol/L of laboratory results at concentrations of under 4.2 mmol/L
Within ± 20% of laboratory results at concentrations of 4.2 mmol/L or more.
So your meters may be within spec. And accounts for the changes that you worry about!
My new doctor follows the NICE guidelines! So I only get one test strip per week! So I purchased the Codefree as the test strips are a much lower cost compared to other meters and test once a day at night, to target getting my blood sugar within range before I go to bed.
I have found the Code Free very consistent in results compared to the one touch ultra that I have been using (still do one day a week)
The only issue with my first code free was the finger pricier whose spring catch stopped working consistently after 2 months.
The meter itself is very good and works on a smaller blood sample compared to my other meter. So very pleased with the code free
The ISO standard for the accuracy of Blood Glucose Meters is:-
Within ± 0.83 mmol/L of laboratory results at concentrations of under 4.2 mmol/L
Within ± 20% of laboratory results at concentrations of 4.2 mmol/L or more.
So your meters may be within spec. And accounts for the changes that you worry about!
My new doctor follows the NICE guidelines! So I only get one test strip per week! So I purchased the Codefree as the test strips are a much lower cost compared to other meters and test once a day at night, to target getting my blood sugar within range before I go to bed.
I have found the Code Free very consistent in results compared to the one touch ultra that I have been using (still do one day a week)
The only issue with my first code free was the finger pricier whose spring catch stopped working consistently after 2 months.
The meter itself is very good and works on a smaller blood sample compared to my other meter. So very pleased with the code free
Erin
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Personally, I find a small variation from one meter to another, and even a lab report to be the minimum problem in blood glucose testing. What I am hoping for is a "smart watch" that can be inserted and left on the wrist and give a report of blood glucose as discreetly as possible. I hope the Google Guys can come up with it or even Big Pharma. Wouldn't be cool?
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Last time I compared my meter with the lab test it was spot on. This was with a one touch ultra. I have the contour next now so will compare when next A1c is done.
