Peppersmom72
Member Since 2017
I tested Pepper this morning and she tested extremely high. It was the last strip of the container, so I got a new strip and retested again, and it was much lower. Is that ok?
Extremely High BG
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JanetNJ
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When you switched to the new container, did you changr the code? Each vial of strips has a code on it.
Peppersmom72
Member Since 2017
Yes.
Chris & China (GA)
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How much is "much lower"? What were the two numbers?
Peppersmom72
Member Since 2017
I guess I over exaggerated about "much lower", the 1st BG to me was "much higher" than what we are used to and I freaked out. Sorry. This stuff really scares me. I assumed the worst.
1st BG was 619 (highest its ever been). 2nd BG taken 2 minutes later was 571.
1st BG was 619 (highest its ever been). 2nd BG taken 2 minutes later was 571.
JanetNJ
Member Since 2016
that's only a 7.8% difference. well within the 20% variance. Don't worry about the number difference. If you want, take the average of the two to put down as the number. 595
Chris & China (GA)
Member Since 2013
Remember, all meters are allowed a 20% variance...that means even if you test the exact same drop of blood at the exact same time, the numbers could be 20% higher/lower
Especially when you're at those high numbers, this can look like a huge difference, but at the lower numbers, they'll be a lot closer together
20% of 500 is 100....so a 500 could be anywhere between 400-600...a 200 point spread
20% of 100 is 20.....so a 100 could be 80-120....only 40 points
That's greatly oversimplifying it, but it gives you a better idea
I totally agree that you should go up to 1.5....we need to get those numbers down
Peppersmom72
Member Since 2017
Sorry, I made a mistake.
Peppersmom72
Member Since 2017
I won't give up on her, but I have no help at home when I'm gone 11-1/2 hours a day at work.
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