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Originally Posted by Ronin  As to meters: they are not 100% "accurate" but they are accurate to themselves. Meaning, as long as you use the same meter the relative results will show readings that are correct relative to the accuracy of that meter. Therefore, lower or higher readings do reflect what is happening with your BG levels. |
I would agree with this statement in principal but only so far as every blood test needs to be administered in the same way... I have a Contour meter that I
generally trust but I know from experience that if I use too small a sample or even a large sample that has been unduly "milked" from my finger the reading can be way off and I usually retest. I would further suggest that someone who perhaps does not have that many finger-sticks (several years worth) under their belt may not always test in the prescribed manner. The lab test may not be 100% either but at least they are using a consistent sample of venous blood.
