tester difference

[dpl_hcm]

so I have a human tester and my vet keeps saying it wont give me a accurate reading.my tester is usually lower then hers.is this what anyone else is seeing on this forum is human ones read lower?

 

[Tuxedo Mom]

Human meters always read lower than the pet meters, because they are intended for reading human blood which is a different composition than kitty blood. The protocols here all use human meter readings, so the human meter is used to see trends and ups and downs rather than having a precise vet machine number. You can always take your meter to the vet next time you have blood drawn and get a comparison between the vet reading and your reading. This will give and idea of what sort of differences you will see.

Some of us do use the pet meter, but the strips are much more expensive than those for a human meter and can become very pricey when you are doing a lot of testing,

 

[BJM]

See this link Human Glucometer and Veterinary Lab Reference Numbers and Notes.

 

[Lisa and Witn (GA)]

Even if you decide to use a pet meter, keep the human one as a backup. In case of an emergency, you may need to use it if you run out of strips for the pet meter.