Contour plus One or Accuchek Guide have better than standard deviations but all meters have a difference even lab values have differences only smaller ones. And they can be higher or lower so the corridor is about 10% in the standard around the 100 value and 15% around the 160 value. Some meters have a smaller corridor. Therefore, they use some compensation for temperature and other values that can influence the blood sugar value.
I'm a guitarist too and wanted to mention that instead of drawing blood from the fingertip, I get it from the side of the finger on the tip. No problem with playing doing that.
Even a pack of same test strips can range 10-15% difference, as they're rated not to be perfect. So now mix other meters, that 15% can turn to 30% difference in reading.
Those meters are made to a standard allowing +/- 10% on normal levels and +/-15% on high levels. So they are all correct by this standard. We should not expect lab accuracy from a sensor that costs less than a dollar. If we always use the same sensors/strips glucometers we should adapt to the values an be aware that a new set of sensors/strips can be differently calibrated. And yes some of the strips even are faulty then a second measurement is needed.
Nice video, I use Libre and Blucon and love them to control my blood glucose values. The alarms are nice and are loud enough to wake me up. You can adjust your BG ranges to whatever you want. The best part of blucon is I can calibrate it for higher accuracy!
I had a doctor appointment to check my sugar I took my fasting sugar level in the morning it was 112 with the one touch, 10 min later at the doctor office they took my sugar it was 87. These meters can be dangerous.
so your doctor also used a glucometer? the accurate result is the lab test, get your blood tested in the lab, and then prick your finger just before or after the lab test
@@brandocg3207 blood sugar is constantly changing in the body. I took 3 consecutive tests within minutes with same monitor. Got 3 different readings. Doctor said do not worry about it. I noticed depending what I eat the day before at dinner, bedtime schedule is important too, when I got to bed early the next morning blood glucose is normal, sleep too late at night, it jump up higher, also Exercise can change . I got annual blood test every year and because I am 70 doctor prescribe me a monitor to play with. They said older people get higher reading than when we're younger. When I eat right, exercise ànd go bed early it consistently under 90
I was prediabetic, and I decided to test my BG, mainly to monitor for diet needs and contraindications and activity required to prevent future scares. Mi caretouch is different from one hand to another. Sometimes the discrepancy is as high as 25 mg/dl. Most of the time is no more than 10. Well, I guess that is not too bad. I take the lowest depending on what I ate and exercise done.
I also did a test on three different meters, true metrix, glucocard expression, and Auvo. And just like your test true metrix was about -18 mg under, the other two were almost identical. So is true metrix not accurate?
I have two glucose meters different from yours, both have a lifetime warranty and you can have them calibrated for free every year or after certain times of use whichever comes first
Hello. Thanks for this video.. I’m nervous because my dad and grandpop both have diabetes and they each use different meters. I keep checking my pops sugar with each machine and it’s a 35 point difference One is 84 and one is 119 when he got up .. after he ate it’s 135 and the other went up to 182. He is on insulin so I get nervous to give it to him at 135 for the sake of it dropping so low. Is there a way to test what machine is correct ? That you so much for your help
I don't know how to accurately test a machine. Also, one machine might be off by 20-30 points either way at different times. I think you just have to remember it might be off a bit, and dose carefully, but always watch it afterwards. You're already aware and concerned so I'd say you're doing the right thing already
You could ask your pharmacist if there is a "calibrator solution" for your dad's meter. Basically, that's a solution with a calibrated amount of glucose per unit of solution: the value that the meter should return is known ahead of time. My meter (Accuchek) has that solution available, but I've never bought it. Maybe I should. [edit] Now that I think about it, take your meters to the drugstore. Maybe the pharmacist will test them for you *if he/she is not busy* and save you the cost of the solution. ("Not busy" usually means a half hour before they close. YMMV)
well Im not an MD, so I am not reccommending anything. But rather help you do some research. There are patches you can place on your are and there is also a stomach patch, Aegis Diabetic Patch. I believe the stomach patch actually reads your blood levels and seccrets the right amount of insulin. It would be wise to keep up with new items on the market and get MD clarifications. Good luck. Also not the patient has to be willing
Only lab test is nearly accurate, glucometer reading is erroneous and thus risky, no matter which machine you choose. Mind it health cannot be compromised.
Not close enough if all meters are out and if not than why except anything less than perfect after all is it not a meter , would you say close enough if you were checking the gas meter at the station and could that kill you if you over dose ,,
*What meter do you use? Do you think it's accurate?*
Why do metters get different ratting?
Dr morepan
Good morepan
Contour Plus One
Contour plus One or Accuchek Guide have better than standard deviations but all meters have a difference even lab values have differences only smaller ones. And they can be higher or lower so the corridor is about 10% in the standard around the 100 value and 15% around the 160 value. Some meters have a smaller corridor. Therefore, they use some compensation for temperature and other values that can influence the blood sugar value.
I'm a guitarist too and wanted to mention that instead of drawing blood from the fingertip, I get it from the side of the finger on the tip. No problem with playing doing that.
Good idea
Even a pack of same test strips can range 10-15% difference, as they're rated not to be perfect. So now mix other meters, that 15% can turn to 30% difference in reading.
Those meters are made to a standard allowing +/- 10% on normal levels and +/-15% on high levels. So they are all correct by this standard. We should not expect lab accuracy from a sensor that costs less than a dollar. If we always use the same sensors/strips glucometers we should adapt to the values an be aware that a new set of sensors/strips can be differently calibrated. And yes some of the strips even are faulty then a second measurement is needed.
So the meters are 10% to %15 higher then lab test ?
@@VikingsFan-iu5kq higher or lower. that is required to be standard approved. The good ones are better.
Wow so home test will be %10 to %15 higher then lab test ?
@@VikingsFan-iu5kq they can be higher or lower
Nice video, I use Libre and Blucon and love them to control my blood glucose values. The alarms are nice and are loud enough to wake me up. You can adjust your BG ranges to whatever you want. The best part of blucon is I can calibrate it for higher accuracy!
Sounds like it works great for you
Where to buy in india?
Yes but you forgot to mention what is the percentage for error. Most have a 10% ,15% even 20% plus minus.
Had a 50 point difference between meters today!! Came here looking to see if that is a normal thing…may need new meters 🤔
Hmm, could be. Did you feel that one was probably more accurate?
@@T1DWanderer I think the brand new one may be more accurate. I'm going to get new strips and repeat the test again.
I found true matrix to be the most inaccurate.
I had a doctor appointment to check my sugar I took my fasting sugar level in the morning it was 112 with the one touch, 10 min later at the doctor office they took my sugar it was 87. These meters can be dangerous.
so your doctor also used a glucometer? the accurate result is the lab test, get your blood tested in the lab, and then prick your finger just before or after the lab test
@@brandocg3207 blood sugar is constantly changing in the body. I took 3 consecutive tests within minutes with same monitor. Got 3 different readings. Doctor said do not worry about it. I noticed depending what I eat the day before at dinner, bedtime schedule is important too, when I got to bed early the next morning blood glucose is normal, sleep too late at night, it jump up higher, also Exercise can change . I got annual blood test every year and because I am 70 doctor prescribe me a monitor to play with. They said older people get higher reading than when we're younger. When I eat right, exercise ànd go bed early it consistently under 90
@@brandocg3207 even lab tests are only 70% right
Thanks for doing this. I've been looking at the Drop meter lately and was wondering how it stacked up against others.
No problem. Still using it, still liking it!
I was prediabetic, and I decided to test my BG, mainly to monitor for diet needs and contraindications and activity required to prevent future scares. Mi caretouch is different from one hand to another. Sometimes the discrepancy is as high as 25 mg/dl. Most of the time is no more than 10. Well, I guess that is not too bad. I take the lowest depending on what I ate and exercise done.
I use Contour Plus one, it's as accurate as it can get. 😊
Great
I also did a test on three different meters, true metrix, glucocard expression, and Auvo. And just like your test true metrix was about -18 mg under, the other two were almost identical. So is true metrix not accurate?
I have two glucose meters different from yours, both have a lifetime warranty and you can have them calibrated for free every year or after certain times of use whichever comes first
Good idea to calibrate them
I think you should confirm and crosscheck the result with the lab test
Ideally
i get different readings form different fingers and different hand (left or right)
You need to eat different carbs for different fingers 🤔
Hello. Thanks for this video.. I’m nervous because my dad and grandpop both have diabetes and they each use different meters. I keep checking my pops sugar with each machine and it’s a 35 point difference One is 84 and one is 119 when he got up .. after he ate it’s 135 and the other went up to 182. He is on insulin so I get nervous to give it to him at 135 for the sake of it dropping so low. Is there a way to test what machine is correct ? That you so much for your help
I don't know how to accurately test a machine. Also, one machine might be off by 20-30 points either way at different times. I think you just have to remember it might be off a bit, and dose carefully, but always watch it afterwards. You're already aware and concerned so I'd say you're doing the right thing already
You could ask your pharmacist if there is a "calibrator solution" for your dad's meter. Basically, that's a solution with a calibrated amount of glucose per unit of solution: the value that the meter should return is known ahead of time. My meter (Accuchek) has that solution available, but I've never bought it. Maybe I should.
[edit] Now that I think about it, take your meters to the drugstore. Maybe the pharmacist will test them for you *if he/she is not busy* and save you the cost of the solution. ("Not busy" usually means a half hour before they close. YMMV)
well Im not an MD, so I am not reccommending anything. But rather help you do some research. There are patches you can place on your are and there is also a stomach patch, Aegis Diabetic Patch. I believe the stomach patch actually reads your blood levels and seccrets the right amount of insulin. It would be wise to keep up with new items on the market and get MD clarifications. Good luck. Also not the patient has to be willing
Do prefer lab checks
compare the results with a lab test, the one closer to the lab result is the more accurate
Cit costa aparatul
Pretty cheap, I don't remember but maybe $20-$40?
Dr morepan kaisa
Only lab test is nearly accurate, glucometer reading is erroneous and thus risky, no matter which machine you choose. Mind it health cannot be compromised.
Care Touch is the best of all glucometer in the world
Why?
after 5 years its time to trash the meter
Actually just about three weeks ago I started using a CGM for the first time ever. Lots of fun!
Not close enough if all meters are out and if not than why except anything less than perfect after all is it not a meter , would you say close enough if you were checking the gas meter at the station and could that kill you if you over dose ,,