Millenium Health Tips

How safe are the results?

When you are tested in a laboratory, the results will be accurate and reliable. But when you measured it at home, can influence factors to give an incorrect result. For best results you should carefully follow the above steps (or steps in the instructions for your meter). Other factors that can give a result that is not correct:

- The meter is dirty
- The meter or test strip are at room temperature
- The test strip has expired
- The test strips do not correspond to the model of the device
- The device is not calibrated for the strips you’re using
- The blood is very small

If instead of the figure in the display the word error, check the meter’s user manual and look for error codes to see what you did wrong. You can also call the manufacturer toll free for you have any questions about the operation.

Do not rest until you become an expert to measure your blood glucose in your blood. The process is simple and vital to ward off diabetes and protect your health. Remember to keep a record of your results to your doctor see how your treatment progresses to help you to make changes and adjustments if necessary.

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