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<blockquote data-quote="Crocodile" data-source="post: 1838874" data-attributes="member: 468583"><p>[USER=485733]@Moggely[/USER]</p><p>Hi, I'm from Aussie as well so welcome. As far as meter accuracy goes, the NDSS have performance guidelines you may like to read.</p><p><a href="https://www.diabetesqld.org.au/media-centre/2017/may/how-accurate-is-your-blood-glucose-meter.aspx" target="_blank">https://www.diabetesqld.org.au/media-centre/2017/may/how-accurate-is-your-blood-glucose-meter.aspx</a></p><p>The basic requirement for readings above 4.2 is that they must be within +/- 15% 99% of the time. It sounds very wide but in reality quite normal from a statistical angle. You've done well to get your A1c down to 5.8 in such a short time. It took me over a year to get from 9.5 down to 5.7 so good on you.</p><p></p><p>The T2 medical guidelines recommend no testing. It's another story in itself and the Aussies aren't alone in this. Many GPs won't even sign the form for discounted strips. Thankfully, my GP lends tacit support of my methods of low carbing and willingly signs the form even though he pushes the official line.</p><p>Have fun,</p><p>Glenn</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crocodile, post: 1838874, member: 468583"] [USER=485733]@Moggely[/USER] Hi, I'm from Aussie as well so welcome. As far as meter accuracy goes, the NDSS have performance guidelines you may like to read. [URL]https://www.diabetesqld.org.au/media-centre/2017/may/how-accurate-is-your-blood-glucose-meter.aspx[/URL] The basic requirement for readings above 4.2 is that they must be within +/- 15% 99% of the time. It sounds very wide but in reality quite normal from a statistical angle. You've done well to get your A1c down to 5.8 in such a short time. It took me over a year to get from 9.5 down to 5.7 so good on you. The T2 medical guidelines recommend no testing. It's another story in itself and the Aussies aren't alone in this. Many GPs won't even sign the form for discounted strips. Thankfully, my GP lends tacit support of my methods of low carbing and willingly signs the form even though he pushes the official line. Have fun, Glenn [/QUOTE]
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