HIGH just in just seconds
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Chris & China (GA)
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Meters are allowed a 20% variance by the FDA, so even if you had 2 exact same meters and tested the exact same blood droplet, the numbers could be 20% off
So if the first test was a 508, that means the blood glucose could be anywhere from 406 to 609
So if the first test was a 508, that means the blood glucose could be anywhere from 406 to 609
BJM
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Meters may read +/- 20% from the actual value of the blood
so 508 +/- 20% -> 406.4 to 609.6
and 578 +/-20% -> 462.4 to 693.6
Because these ranges overlap, the numbers may be considered equal.
And at these numbers, the specific number doesn't much matter - the glucose is too high and you'll be looking for ways to help reduce it - following your insulin guidelines, looking at food options, etc.
so 508 +/- 20% -> 406.4 to 609.6
and 578 +/-20% -> 462.4 to 693.6
Because these ranges overlap, the numbers may be considered equal.
And at these numbers, the specific number doesn't much matter - the glucose is too high and you'll be looking for ways to help reduce it - following your insulin guidelines, looking at food options, etc.
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