9/30/11 restesting Milo #'s off should I shoot?
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Re: 9/30/11 MILO +5 238 or 121 < bought relion micro
That is bizarre. Did you retest? Maybe you got a bad strip on the relion?
That is bizarre. Did you retest? Maybe you got a bad strip on the relion?
Re: 9/30/11 MILO +5 238 or 121 < bought relion micro
Did it have a test soln? Sounds like it might just be coding....still, sometimes you can get an off strip.
Did it have a test soln? Sounds like it might just be coding....still, sometimes you can get an off strip.
milo
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Re: 9/30/11 MILO +5 238 or 121 < bought relion micro
OK So Now on the Alphatrak the reading was 269 which seems like a big jump form the 121 less than an hour ago....and the relion micro reading just now was 236 which seems more consistant with the earlier reading of 238... now Im really confused as to what to do and which one to go by! That 121 reading with the alphatrak at +5 had to be wrong somehow
OK So Now on the Alphatrak the reading was 269 which seems like a big jump form the 121 less than an hour ago....and the relion micro reading just now was 236 which seems more consistant with the earlier reading of 238... now Im really confused as to what to do and which one to go by! That 121 reading with the alphatrak at +5 had to be wrong somehow
Barbara and tuffy
Member Since 2009
Re: 9/30/11 MILO +5 238 or 121 < bought relion micro
I too started with the AlphaTrak and switched to Relion due to cost of strips. I never had a problem with the Relion. It DOES NOT require a test solution. I also never received a large difference in the AlphaTrak and Relion readings. Less than 10%. Perhaps the AlphaTrak needs to be recalibrated. It is to be recalibrated everytime you start new strips. Good luck. ReliOn carries a high rating with Consumer.
I too started with the AlphaTrak and switched to Relion due to cost of strips. I never had a problem with the Relion. It DOES NOT require a test solution. I also never received a large difference in the AlphaTrak and Relion readings. Less than 10%. Perhaps the AlphaTrak needs to be recalibrated. It is to be recalibrated everytime you start new strips. Good luck. ReliOn carries a high rating with Consumer.
Patty & Champ
Member Since 2011
Re: 9/30/11 MILO +5 238 or 121 < bought relion micro
It sounds like you just had a bad strip with the first Alpha Trak test. It happens. The Relion is very reliable.
It sounds like you just had a bad strip with the first Alpha Trak test. It happens. The Relion is very reliable.
Ann & Tess GA
Member Since 2010
Re: 9/30/11 MILO +5 238 or 121 < bought relion micro
Also if the drop was a little too small or if it sat a while and started to coagulate the reading could be off.
Also if the drop was a little too small or if it sat a while and started to coagulate the reading could be off.
Christie & Willie (GA)
Member Since 2010
Re: 9/30/11 MILO +5 238 or 121 < bought relion micro
Actually, Relion does recommend that you use a test solution for their meters. In the literature, it gives you a phone number to call. They send it to you free of charge.
I'd definitely say the 121 was a faulty reading on the AT. It does happen. If you see a number that doesn't quite jive for some reason, it is always a good idea to retest (even if that d#$! retest costs you $1+ because it is an AT!!)
Actually, Relion does recommend that you use a test solution for their meters. In the literature, it gives you a phone number to call. They send it to you free of charge.
I'd definitely say the 121 was a faulty reading on the AT. It does happen. If you see a number that doesn't quite jive for some reason, it is always a good idea to retest (even if that d#$! retest costs you $1+ because it is an AT!!)
dian and wheezer
Member Since 2009
Re: 9/30/11 MILO +5 238 or 121 < bought relion micro
so true. actually every meter out there can throw an off number for one reason or another, too big a drop, too little a drop, bad strip, whatever. when in doubt, just retest
so true. actually every meter out there can throw an off number for one reason or another, too big a drop, too little a drop, bad strip, whatever. when in doubt, just retest
Re: 9/30/11 MILO +5 238 or 121 < bought relion micro
[quote+"Milo"]I have been rechecking Milos nu,bers on both meters (I bought a new relion micro today) and the nubers are still a little off but again not sure if I should shoot or do a lower dosage? I reset the Alphatrak to make sure it was ok, and it checked out, so Im not sure what to do, and suggestions?? I was thinking of doing a reduced dose like 2 units, any help??[/quote]
Personally, I'd take the Micro back and get a new one. It could be a wonky meter. The difference is too large to be reliable. I'd go with your AT numbers and that 216 is fine to shoot.
[quote+"Milo"]I have been rechecking Milos nu,bers on both meters (I bought a new relion micro today) and the nubers are still a little off but again not sure if I should shoot or do a lower dosage? I reset the Alphatrak to make sure it was ok, and it checked out, so Im not sure what to do, and suggestions?? I was thinking of doing a reduced dose like 2 units, any help??[/quote]
Personally, I'd take the Micro back and get a new one. It could be a wonky meter. The difference is too large to be reliable. I'd go with your AT numbers and that 216 is fine to shoot.
Libby and Lucy
Member Since 2009
the AlphaTrak tends to run higher than the human meters. Most of us are just used to mentally adjusting to the difference. Our protocol even has different dosing specifications for those using feline meters. The difference is usually around 30 points in low numbers, but it can be more at higher numbers. It's easiest just to pick one meter and go with it. :smile:
Christie & Willie (GA)
Member Since 2010
If you account for both 20% margin of error and the general 30ish point difference between the AT and human meters, even that last test where they seemed far apart is actually within acceptable ranges.
Because heavens knows they can't make this EASY for us!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Because heavens knows they can't make this EASY for us!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)
Member Since 2010
Personally, I would take the Relion back and get another one. You never know. It might have been dropped at some point in transit, or whatever! It isn't worth it to try to rationalize these big differences.
Good luck. I have a Relion Micro and I test it frequently against a FreeStyle Lite and the two are always very close.
Ella & Rusty
Good luck. I have a Relion Micro and I test it frequently against a FreeStyle Lite and the two are always very close.
Ella & Rusty
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