Two Meters - Same Models - Same Readings?

asparagusp said:

I'm thinking of getting a second Glucolab meter to see how the readings compare. Has anyone got two meters the same and carried out a check?

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Morning.

All approved BG meters must adhere to an error margin. Even if you had two identical meters, the readings would unlikely be the same on two individual tests. Likewise, you'd be hard pushed to get two or more identical readings on the same meter from back to back tests.

It's always good to have a backup meter, but whether you could warrant forking out for the experiment is up to you. You might manage to get a free one though, manufacturers like to give them away because they know they'll get your revenue from buying the strips

https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/2013/07/blood-glucose-meter-accuracy-comparison-chart/

I have different readings using the same meter with different fingers on the same hand.. nothing we can get is 100% accurate.

I think it is essential to have 2 meters, but one kept as a spare for emergencies. As @GrantGam1337 says, you will rarely get the same reading on back to back tests, with two meters or one meter, and this makes matters very confusing.