Is there any difference to have blood sugar test at home through a glucometer device rather than testing at a professional lab. Also, which company's glucometer device is the most accurate one. Thank you Sir/Madam.
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Mr. lybrate-user, Testing blood glucose at home with a glucometer is definitely good method to monitor blood glucose level on regular basis. There is a possibility of some variation in blood glucose values with glucometer and lab test done with venous blood. Glucometer checks glucose from capillary blood. This value tends to be higher in comparison to venous blood by about 11 %. However, now days modern glucometers are calibrated to show values as in venous blood. There is a possibility of value difference particularly in after food values. Glucometers of all companies are really good. You can pick an one that suits your budget. Thanks.
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If there are 2-3 patients in home or if someone is on Insulin then only buy glucometer but if your sugar is under control then checking it in lab once a 2mths is good for you instead of frequently n unnecessarily checking on glucometer. Regards.
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