monitor usage

winglets

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I have tested myself using a previous monitor that my dad used last year (he is type 2) but I'm using his test strips, which are obviously in date. Should I still get an accurate enough reading? I know there's meter variance but I've done separate tests in the space of 2 weeks, almost 2 hours after eating and numbers were normal.

I guess it's more important the test strips are in date than the monitor being brand new?
 

4ratbags

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Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
As long as the test strips are in date they should be accurate.
 

therower

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Meter age should bear no relevance. Strips if in date and stored correctly will give an accurate reading.
As with your recent post, a visit to your GP should provide more relevant information/results regarding diabetes.