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A member asked:
I've been diabetic for 4 yrs. when i think i have high glucose but meter says otherwise & vice versa. how do i know i have a high # of sugar?
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How old is the meter: Take your meter to your doctor office and have a side by side comparison from the same fingerstick to see if they are similar to each other. If not, ask your doctor for a new meter.
Answered 8/28/2012
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