Bluetit1802
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I will do that. I have no idea about the accuracy of the Accu Chek, but as you don't actually handle the strips at all, and as they are contained in a sealed cassette, there is less risk of contamination. I suppose.
What about doing a few comparisons with new batch against the accucheck? At least then you'll know if they are reading high and can adjust appropriately mentally. I'm not familiar with the accuracy of the accucheck but assume you trust it more than the codefree?
Bluetit802.... That is iniquitous.... how can the manufacturer not be responsible for a faulty batch of test strips? Is that normal? This is your health we're talking about, not just money... if, say, you brought home a pair of trousers from M&S and there was a hole in them they would be replaced immediately, no questions asked.... Surely, if the readings are so out of the ordinary for you - especially if you test with another meter - the company concerned would have to accept liability and reimburse you.... or am I being naive? I spend most of my time travelling in the Middle East and Cyprus, so have to buy my meters and strips...I always have two different brands so that I can test them against each other, for just that situation... If the readings were wildly different I would return the test strips and get my money back for sure... It's so frightening.... you were sensible and just checked instead of going into a flat spin...I would undoubtedly have gone into the headless chicken thingy...
Mine don't move much. They are in a normally heated room in the house, no heating overnight of course. I don't take mine out with me. Just the one time I had the tub in a pocket whilst watching TV, squashed up against my body. The tub felt very warm to the touch and I got some ridiculous readings.
I've just had another strange reading an hour after lunch, which consisted of 3g carbs from 3 cherry toms and a pickled onion (plus salmon, mayo and cheese). 7.8 and 6.3 from the Codefree. I didn't use the Accu Chek as I'm short on cassettes and want to save them for the next batch..
I am hardly ever in the same place for more than a week, if that... I try to keep all the equipment as healthy as I can, but some airlines keep their planes ridiculously cold - then when you're on the ground they are like ovens, particularly Emirates.... Qatar keeps theirs so cold that when it's really humid you get on the plane and you cannot see anything for the fog in there...That's the sort of weird readings I got with that batch - I'd test, get a weird one then do three other tests which usually were much lower and clustered.
Mike thats your reality. As long as you dont get too stressed. Number looks good to me all things considred...Me too Mike... I test and test all the time... I might be obsessive..
I agree it is very unsatisfactory. It has happened to quite a few regular posters previously, but it is only some of the strips, not the whole tub, and probably still within the 15% tolerance. It's not frightening, just annoying because it messes up my graphs!
Think holidays, sniffles and other lurking malaise have knocked everyone's figures (was going to say "for 6" but that would be pretty good in most casesDue to finances I haven't tested for a while but eventually managed to get some strips before Christmas. My levels are normally in the 5s, since I started retesting they have been in the 6s and I had a fasting level of 7.2 yesterday which I have never had before. Being on holiday my sleep patterns are out of routine and I haven't been sleeping well. Then I have been getting up late after waking up early. My levels 2 hours after food have always been down so the food aren't spiking me. I am hoping my levels will come down next week when all will be back to normal.
Think holidays, sniffles and other lurking malaise have knocked everyone's figures (was going to say "for 6" but that would be pretty good in most cases- but you know what I mean..... Don't know what test strips you use but I buy mine on eBay - pretty obviously, in some cases leaving pharmacy labels on, they are prescription ones being sold on...but.....as a pre diabetic I've no chance of script ones myself when even type 2's struggle to get them. Anyway, just a thought. Welcome to the thread/madhouse by the way
Due to finances I haven't tested for a while but eventually managed to get some strips before Christmas. My levels are normally in the 5s, since I started retesting they have been in the 6s and I had a fasting level of 7.2 yesterday which I have never had before. Being on holiday my sleep patterns are out of routine and I haven't been sleeping well. Then I have been getting up late after waking up early. My levels 2 hours after food have always been down so the food aren't spiking me. I am hoping my levels will come down next week when all will be back to normal.
It's probably your different routine having some effect. Lie-ins are never good for my levels. Not so much when I get up, but later on before lunch as there is insufficient gap between breakfast and lunch. Good to know it isn't your food.
I'm not testing it out now, but I don't think the discount for 10 tubs is greater (as a percentage) than that for 5, is it?
6.5 This morning chesty cough back and coughing up yuk feeling rough. Great looks like chest infection is back for new year, peak flow readings gone back down so will try to get hold of asthma nurse b4 weekend and start antibiotics i have at home.
Aw Loulou sorry to hear that just as you were getting on top of it. Have I mentioned serrapeptase to you? Heard good things about it for clearing chest infections, COPD particularly.6.5 This morning chesty cough back and coughing up yuk feeling rough. Great looks like chest infection is back for new year, peak flow readings gone back down so will try to get hold of asthma nurse b4 weekend and start antibiotics i have at home.
I know CE ... believe me, I know. 5.7 is a great figure for me and the stress is almost gone entirely. NOW, i'm on a mission to get rid of aches and pains thru lack of stretching given exercise is restricted to lots of walking. Stopped taking BP meds 4 days ago (without GP advice) as I just KNOW they were not doing me any good at all. Brain fog has gone, getting more determined and want to drop cholesterol meds too as my figures are perfect.
Take Care Mike
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