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Originally Posted by Hopeless (Post 1015965)

I did not think it was your meter but it is always something to consider. I had one go haywire after a few years. It was extremely accurate and then all of a sudden went crazy. I had two other meters handy so I just switched to a new one. Same brand.

I really would not "worry" but I would keep checking every so often. Diabetes can sneak up on people.

I agree, i should look at every possible sources for being "off". I appreciate you mentioning it because I never actually considered it because well, the unit is new. But, i checked it just the same :-) (by using the solution -- is that the correct way to do it???). I have an extra unused unit of the same brand, as a stand by.....

I will continue to be vigilant with my blood sugar. Mrs.D and Glenntaj suggested the insulin test. I would want to have the test but I am thinking of a good argument to convince my doctor. some doctors no are so careful i. giving out laboratory tests.

Thank you.

Mary

All home glucometers are considered only approximations for testing.

Here is a link explaining:
http://forecast.diabetes.org/meters-jan2013

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For results at or above 75 mg/dl: 95 percent of meter test results must be within plus or minus 20 percent of the actual blood glucose level....Example: An actual blood glucose result of 180 mg/dl could show on a meter as any value from 144 mg/dl to 216 mg/dl and meet the standard.

Even in this article the explanation of "accuracy" is difficult to grasp IMO. So getting really picky about various readings that vary from day to day...may just be a function of the strip that day and/or the meter itself.

I do know that very low levels are not accurate. Most glucometers explain that.

So keeping any log or track of levels...is quite fluid...don't get overly concerned about slight changes up or down.

Keep in mind your pancreas can change too...many type II diabetics eventually tire out their pancreas and may need a basal injectable insulin.