@JACKTHELAD - Interesting experiment. I've wondered about that as I'm sure some fingers give worse readings than others. I've mentioned before somewhere about whether the finger prick is releasing blood or interstitial fluid. I aso guess that glucose isn't necessarily homogenous (well mixed) throughout the blood. It must have different concentrations in different parts. Just theorising, have no references.
I have sent for some control solution for my meter.
When I had my supervised tutorial at the hospital on how to prick a finger (forgive the sacasm) I was told not to squeeze the blood after making the prick as it would produce plasma which would affect the reading.
I don't think that will help to be honest Bluetit - the solution is only to test if the meter and strips are within (a fairly wide) range, they are not a fixed standard solution of specific value. But I do sometimes wonder how long the batteries last on the meters and if they start going haywire when they're running low.
5.7 at 5:30 am today, after 6.8 the night before. Even with having to have a few chips with dinner to provide a base level of calories out here in Cote d'Ivoire. Nice eggs, ham and salads though.
I always squeeze!!
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Diagnosed prediabetic Easter 2014. Just left to get on with it, no guidance or help from GP. Every day I'm learning something new.
Me too ! I only just get enough blood if a squeeze, if I didn't there would never be enough to get a reading.
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