I am brand new to this forum and this is my first post. I was diagnosed almost two years ago and have generally had good luck managing my diabetes. The first indication I had that there was a problem was that I lost about 25 pounds without dieting over a period of about a year. During that time I was eating like a horse and constantly drinking fluids. By the time I went to the doctor I was already convinced that I was a candidate for diabetes. My initial test reading came back from the lab at 365. The doctor started me on medication and over a period of three months or so my readings became pretty steady in the 110-120 range. I have several food allergies so the adjustment of diet was nothing new to me.
Here's my question; I have noticed that there seems to be a definite difference in my readings based on the test strip code. Specifically, when I use test strips with the code number of 25, my readings elevate by 20 to 25 points. I know that I am coding my meter correctly and I verify each day that it is correct. When I use test strips with the code of 4 or 14 my readings return to the 110 to 120 range. Is this a common problem? I am considering asking the pharmacy to stop giving me strips that are code 25. I have read on this forum that some folks suggest changing your meter every year or so; with the exception that you may have a defective meter, why is this suggested?
Thanks for your comments, JR
Here's my question; I have noticed that there seems to be a definite difference in my readings based on the test strip code. Specifically, when I use test strips with the code number of 25, my readings elevate by 20 to 25 points. I know that I am coding my meter correctly and I verify each day that it is correct. When I use test strips with the code of 4 or 14 my readings return to the 110 to 120 range. Is this a common problem? I am considering asking the pharmacy to stop giving me strips that are code 25. I have read on this forum that some folks suggest changing your meter every year or so; with the exception that you may have a defective meter, why is this suggested?
Thanks for your comments, JR