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I recently bought a one touch glucometer from a chemist. how accurate are these glucometers?
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If your technique: Is correct and the strips are in date and stored properly -- you should be within 10-15% of the actual blood sugar almost all of the time. Get instructed by a good diabetes nurse educator for best performance.
Answered 8/4/2013
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