Diabetes

[Leo1952]

I am diabetic since april 1994. I mean tyle 2.

My primarily question is are there differences in lab readings as compared to glucometers(accuchek).?

If so ,why?

Thanks

[Indian1990 Star]

My own experience .. i test with contour TS glucometer .. readings are 99% correct.

[Mohannandigana1952]

It is better to take your meter to laboratory for calibration

[Mohannandigana1952]

I tested with same blood taken at the laboratory and my glucometer simultaneously and found 10 percent difference. I use accut Activa.

[gangadharan_nair]

In glucometer, whole blood is tested for glucose. But in the lab, blood plasma is tested for sugar. Hence there will be differences in the blood sugar results.