Mismatch in glucose reading

2021-06-30 15:41:05
Measured my random blood sugar as 125mg/dl, but within less than a minute measured again with the same machine as 145 mg/dl. Now I doubt the accuracy of Accu chek Active. (My strips are new and not expired). Is it normal to get such mismatched readings?
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Digital glucometer have limitations

Answered2021-06-30 15:42:52

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This type of variation is common in Glucometer, we get errors in sRBS and Ppbs. in Glucometer and is reliable in FBS. Better get done in lab.

Answered2021-06-30 16:44:23

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Yes. Better to measure fasting levels for a few days and see the trend.

Answered2021-06-30 15:55:57

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