DL on meter?

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sherrib

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is this right? when I get a reading, my meter will say the number and then say DL after that.

on the dispaly window is will say the reading number and then it has mg/dl on it.

I just did his PMPS and got 522. This morning at 9:30 I got 567 and per vet he was upped to 5 units. then at +4 ( 1:30 ) I got 309

wondering if my meter is telling me wrong when it saids dl after the number
 
I never got the control solution so I never used it before any testing. It didnt say it was required. Can someone plz watch the video and see if I am wrong? i called the number but they are closed. The meter and test strips say No coding so I never even thought about the liquid stuff...Im going to be so upset if all of skittles test have been wrong!
 
Is it DEL? If so, that's just a choice to delete the memory.

I'd download the manual if I were you. That would help you be more confident about how to use it.
 
the video said the mg/dl choice is for America use so I am doing that right. I was asking about the control solutation the video is talking about, I did not get that with my meter and have never used it. Its hard to explain unless you watch the video. I called the company but they ate closed. I just wanted someone to watch it to see if I am understanding that I do not have to use it
 
I am not sure on your meter, but I never used control solution on mine (Relion Micro). It also didn't require "coding". It could use two different coded strips, and when you inserted one, you just had to make sure the meter displayed the same code as the one that was written on the container of strips. Mine always detected it correctly. I never had to do anything except insert the strip and then test Bob's blood.

Is your meter a "human meter"? I ask because I've never heard of the brand name. If so, test yourself. That will give you an idea if it is fairly accurate or not.

"mg/dl" would be milligrams per deciliter which would be used in the US. As opposed to "mmol/L" which would be millimoles per liter, which would be used in other countries.

I think that what your "dl" is telling you is that you are reading the right number for "United States" BG measurement. So I think you're okay.
 
sherrib said:
the video said the mg/dl choice is for America use so I am doing that right. I was asking about the control solutation the video is talking about, I did not get that with my meter and have never used it. Its hard to explain unless you watch the video. I called the company but they ate closed. I just wanted someone to watch it to see if I am understanding that I do not have to use it
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Most glucometer manufacturers recommend you use the test solution to test a strip from each new vial to ensure the strips are reading within the prescribed test range and that the meter is working properly. It's also recommended that test solution be used if the meter is dropped, when batteries are changed or if you are suspicious of the readings you are getting from the meter.

Unfortunately, while the manufacturers recommend using the control solution, they don't usually include it with the meter so you have to ask for it or purchase it at the pharmacy. The solution has an expiry date on it of about 3 months however most of us who use control solution have found it is still good for at least 6 months or more if stored properly. Most manufacturers will send you the control solution, often free of charge with a registered meter.

I looked at the video and like Carl, I think the meter is just confirming the measurement scale set on the meter.
 
Thanks everyone, the control solution stuff in the video is what threw me off. After seeing the video I remembered that I use to use it years ago with my other cat.

the meter I have is a human meter, I got it from my private pharm
 
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