Glucometer Accuracy

2023-04-22 07:36:34
I did a test on glucometer after not eating anything for 9 hours and the readings were 111 , I did FBS lab test at the same time and the readings were 86 Similarly I did a glucometerer test after 2 hours of eating and readings were 144 and same time gave lab sample results of lab test were 125 for PPBS, am I diabetic or it's just the glucometerer that is showing high reading as the lab results are within non diabetic range, kindly advise on accuracy of glucometers
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It's just glucometer showing high
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may do HbA1C to confirm

Answered2023-05-08 07:51:47

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Hi., I can understand your concern. We can trust the lab reports. If you're having any symptoms of diabetes, we can plan for the tests again after a month.
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regular exercise and walking.

Answered2023-04-22 14:12:15

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