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There's been a couple of times that I've had odd readings with my meter, and usually doing another test shows a different (more expected reading) result...
However I'm perplexed today...
I just tested on my left pinky and found a 6.0 (108) which I was thrilled with for a pre-meal... but it was MUCH lower than I anticipated (I was expecting 7-ish) so I retested in the other hand, and had a 7.9 (142) ...
That's a huge difference. So I retested my left hand, index finger this time, and got a 6.9 (124) ... I did a test on my ring finger with the same result... (Yes, I just used FOUR strips in the space of like 2 minutes... at a buck a strip, that's $120/hr I just gave to Bayer. Anyone with Bayer stock, you're welcome...)
Now I should say I *ALWAYS* wash my hands pre-test, just with hot water (no soap/lotions etc.) so it's not that... what the heck could cause such a range in test results? Is my meter flaky?
BTW I believe the two 6.9's ... that's within what I was expecting based on what I've eaten today...
However I'm perplexed today...
I just tested on my left pinky and found a 6.0 (108) which I was thrilled with for a pre-meal... but it was MUCH lower than I anticipated (I was expecting 7-ish) so I retested in the other hand, and had a 7.9 (142) ...
That's a huge difference. So I retested my left hand, index finger this time, and got a 6.9 (124) ... I did a test on my ring finger with the same result... (Yes, I just used FOUR strips in the space of like 2 minutes... at a buck a strip, that's $120/hr I just gave to Bayer. Anyone with Bayer stock, you're welcome...)
Now I should say I *ALWAYS* wash my hands pre-test, just with hot water (no soap/lotions etc.) so it's not that... what the heck could cause such a range in test results? Is my meter flaky?
BTW I believe the two 6.9's ... that's within what I was expecting based on what I've eaten today...