Accuracy of glucose and ketone monitors

(Shelley) #1

I started out with Precision Xtra for glucose and ketone measurements, then I switched to Keto-mojo due to cost of strips. The keto-mojo glucose is consistently about 20 units below the Precision. Also would it make sense for glucose to be around 100 and ketones be around 0.6 to 2.6?
I’m thinking I should just use relative readings to check my status, and be happy if I’m registering ketones at all?
Thanks, and if this is addressed elsewhere, please direct

(ANNE ) #2

I guess the question that needs to be answered is what would a type 1 insulin dependant diabetic use and trust with their life.
The accuracy of blood sugars, and ketones is of paramount importance for them.
I am using NeoFreestyle, but the ketones strips are expensive. So I use them sparingly, like when I try out a new fasting regime, or I think I have overstepped a protein or carb limit.
The monitors are helping me become educated about my body’s response to certain foods.