are the glucometer readings correct

[maam]

[bdgupta]

Very respactable Maam,glucometer readings are not very coorect.Readings have variations

of PLUS/ MINUS 20 TO 30PERCENT. BUT READINGS GIVE US AN IDEA ABOUT THE

SUGAR LEVEL,

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[sunilmittal]

Reading are so bad that today only my glucometer gave reading as 163/190 while the lab reports gave a report of 120/169.

I can't beleive /trust on glucometer.

[direct2dr in reply to sunilmittal]

Please do not trust labs blindly. labs using photometric method/to give very often low readings sometimes lower by 50%!!

[drvksuri]

Now adays glucometrs available in the market are world class.U have to see u r not using expiry date strips and battery of glucometer is ok.Secondly by glucometer u r testing capillary blood and their values are 15- 20 percent higher than lab test method where u use venous blood.

[ethi]

Meters are imported from china and they are most unreliable

[direct2dr in reply to ethi]

Glucometers are also made in INDIA! Check the ACE Brand

[SriRam]

Manufacturer of Glucometers i.e.Lifescan stipulates condition that glucometers can give Variance of + or - 20% MAXIMUM. iF YOU cOMPLAIN ON THEIR WEB site, they will come ,VERIFY AND REPLACE ,if the variance is Beyond those Limits.Pl complain ,whosoever feels higher variation.All are finding glucometers readinds around 11% Higher to Actuals and so Reduce 11% and note it as reading.

[Wynad]

lI have been using One touch Glucometer for the last 15 years. Eventhough often it shows a 10% more than a lab test. the instrument is very handy and provides a rough idea.

[maam]

why diabetetics have to watch for swelling in the feet and what is the relation between swelling ob feet and infections

[maam]

51 yr old lady. diabetic for 2 months and hypertensive for 10yrs. pain in left knee and a depression just below the knee. can anyone suggest what it could be

[Vittalanand]

It can give an idea but can not be relied on for 100% representation. You can go to a reliable lab, get your random sugar checked , simultaneously get a test from glocometer of the same sample to have an idea of error factor. Repitition of this method several times will give you and idea of percentage correction needed on glocometer reading results of a praticular glucometer. You should do this whenever you change your glucometer..

[direct2dr]

Glucometers will give reasonable accurate readings if you store strips in a cool place and do not forget to clean your fingers well. Follow manufacturers instructions and you will get satisfactory readings.