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Told to monitor gluc level. but my monitor said 72 when plasma draw was 110 (at same time). calibrated & unexpired strips. how can i trust it?
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Off: That does sound quite a bit off. I would try testing it again against the plasma. Taken at same time I presume? Try a new monitor. I know expensive...
Answered 11/23/2014
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