What is the target range when using human glucose meters?

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Okay, so I have both a human meter (Bayer Contour) and an AlphaTrak2. The cost of the AlphaTrak2 strips is just too much. I know it is a business, but they are gouging us pet owners--there I said it.

So when using a human meter, how much do you compensate the numbers? It wasn't until years had passed when using my Bayer meter, that I learned the numbers were very off and my poor cat was poorly regulated because of it. My vet and specialist said invest in the AlphaTrak, which I did, but so many of you make the human meters work.

How do all of you make the human meter work accurately?
 
I used a alphatrak for 10 months but switched when I changed to Levemir To be honest, I still miss it
Human meters read lower than alphatrak, which is coded to closely match what would be found in the laboratory
When the numbers are high, the difference can be stark (human meter reading 100 points or more lower than alphatrak) but when the numbers are low, the difference is less
If you click on Murphy's spreadsheet, I made a tab where I compared the same drop of blood on the two meters for a few days
 
The 'target range' depends on the individual situation.
What you can achieve depends on the insulin type, the kitty's diet, your ability to hometest your kitty, other health issues; and many other factors (some of which you have little control over...:rolleyes:)
Here is some general info on 'regulation' from the FDMB FAQ's that you may find of interest:
(See Q6.1)
http://www.felinediabetes.com/fdmb-faq.htm#regulation

And see also this chart of BG values from the pet diabetes Wikia:
http://petdiabetes.wikia.com/wiki/Blood_sugar_guidelines

All the above values are based on numbers from human glucose meters.

Eliz
 
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