What Are the Different Types of Glucose Monitors?
Rosalee Donahue (2022-03-22)
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Take note of these aspects that impact meter accuracy and the ways to fix or prevent the problem:
Factors that impact accuracy and solutions are bellow
Q1. Test strip issues
Ans - Throw out damaged or outdated test strips. The strips should be kept in their sealed container, and protect them from humidity and moisture. Make sure that the strips are specifically designed for your glucose measurer.
Q2. Extreme temperatures
Ans - Keep your glucose gauge or test strips room temperature.Q3. The effects of alcohol, dirt or other substances on your skinAnswer - Wash then dry both your hands and the testing site thoroughly with soap and water before poking your skin. Do not use hand sanitizer prior to testing. If using alcohol wipes let the area completely dry before making a poke.
Q4. Monitor issues
Ans - Fully insert the test strip into the monitor. Replace the monitor's battery as required. Renew the display every 4 to 5 years.
Q5. There isn't enough blood on the strip
Ans - Touch a generous drop of blood to the strip. Don't apply any additional blood to the strip after the first drop has been placed.
Q6. Testing site location
Ans - If you're testing at a place other than your fingertip and you suspect the reading is incorrect, you can test it again using the blood sample from a fingertip. The blood samples from other testing sites don't have the same accuracy as those from the fingertip when your blood sugar level is rising or dropping rapidly.
Q7. The number of red blood cells in your blood
Ans - If you are dehydrated or your red blood cell count lower (anemia) Your tests may not be as accurate.Quality control for the blood glucose monitor testsThe following quality assurance tests can assure you that your meter functions properly:- Test using a control solution; Follow your typical testing procedure for blood, but with liquid control solutions rather than blood. These solutions usually come with a monitor and are readily available at drugstores and pharmacies. Follow package directions.Utilize liquid control solutions each when you open a new test strip container, and then use the solutions on occasion when you are using the strips. You generally should also use liquid control solutions if you lose your blood glucose gauge, or if you notice strange results.- Make sure you match your reading with lab results. Take your bgm along when you visit your health care provider or schedule an appointment to have lab work done. Examine your blood sugar levels with your meter at the same time as blood is drawn for lab tests. Be sure to take the fingerstick, not blood from the blood draw. Compare the reading of your meter with the lab results. Results that are within 15% of the lab reading are considered accurate.If your meter isn't functioning well, you should contact the manufacturer of your meter , as well as test strips.
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