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Frequency of Testing.
How often you need to test your
blood glucose will vary according
to your age, the type of diabetes you
have, the medications you are taking,
and
your physical and emotional
health. Your healthcare professional
will guide you. After you decide
when and how often you should
test, it is important that you make
testing part of your daily routine.
Comparing Meter and
Laboratory Results
The SURESTEP
®
System’s plasma
calibration enables you to more
directly compare SURESTEP Meter
results with your lab results because
most laboratories measure plasma
glucose; however, your meter blood
glucose test result may be different
from your laboratory result (by up
to 20%)
2
due to normal sources of
variation. Make sure you are follow-
ing Testing Tips to Ensure Accuracy
on pages 38–39. To make an accurate
comparison between meter and
laboratory results, the meter test
must be done within 10 to 15 min-
utes of the laboratory test. If samples
are taken more than 15 minutes
apart,
the two tests could have very
different results.
Blood glucose levels can change
significantly over short periods,
especially
if you have recently eaten,
RESULTS
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