What should I pay attention to when using a home blood glucose meter

1. Accuracy of blood glucose meter

Try to choose a blood glucose meter with the test value close to that of simultaneous venous blood sampling, otherwise the tragedy of delayed disease will occur. The error of the blood glucose meter can be controlled at about 15%. In general, the results of a blood glucose meter

test of finger blood were 10 percent lower than those of a laboratory test of venous plasma.

2. Easy operation of blood glucose meter

For middle-aged and old people, they should choose a convenient blood glucose meter and not be attracted by the complex functions of the blood glucose meter. However, it is better to choose a blood glucose meter with functions of storage to better understand their blood glucose changes.

3. Operation of blood glucose meter

For example, the convenience of using blood sampling needle, the amount of blood required, the reading time of blood glucose meter, the size and clarity of display screen, the convenience of battery replacement, the size of the machine, and so on.

4. Temperature range of blood glucose meter

Many meters have a temperature range, so consumers should make sure that the temperature at which they choose to use the meter works in the local environment.