Does this meter read in whole blood or plasma? My lab results are in plasma and I want a meter that reads in plasma. Thanks
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This meter takes a sample of whole blood. I believe you must go to a lab and have blood drawn to get a reading more accurate (plasma).
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I wasn't sure so I looked this up in the Owner's Booklet. Here's what I believe should answer your question: "Meter displays results as plasma values." The booket had the word "plasma" underlined. I hope this helps!
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The meter only reads whole blood collected after you stick yourself with a "Microlet" which draws the blood. Then a test strip is placed in the meter and the end of the strip touches the drop of blood on you finger. The meter tells you when the strip has collected sufficient blood to test. The meter then shows you what your blood glucose level is. Thus, the only pain is felt when the poke yourself with a gadget that shoots the Microlet into your finger. You rarely feel anything and the blood flow stops immediately. The Bayer Contour kit comes with everything you need to take and record a glucose reading. Good luck! The meter only reads whole blood collected after you stick yourself with a "Microlet" which draws the blood. Then a test strip is placed in the meter and the end of the strip touches the drop of blood on you finger. The meter tells you when the strip has collected sufficient blood to test. The meter then shows you what your blood glucose level is. Thus, the only pain is felt when the poke yourself with a gadget that shoots the Microlet into your finger. You rarely feel anything and the blood flow stops immediately. The Bayer Contour kit comes with everything you need to take and... » Read More The meter only reads whole blood collected after you stick yourself with a "Microlet" which draws the blood. Then a test strip is placed in the meter and the end of the strip touches the drop of blood on you finger. The meter tells you when the strip has collected sufficient blood to test. The meter then shows you what your blood glucose level is. Thus, the only pain is felt when the poke yourself with a gadget that shoots the Microlet into your finger. You rarely feel anything and the blood flow stops immediately. The Bayer Contour kit comes with everything you need to take and record a glucose reading. Good luck! « Show Less
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I am not sure what you mean by plasma thing, do you mean the whole unit, there are 3 levels and an auto when the unit is running.
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Yes, it does. I got another blood tester. It's TrueResult. I like it better. I don't have to insert a code of strips every time starting new strips because it is code less.Natalya
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My father is diabetic, and my mother tests him at least twice a day. Since I am not 100% positive, even though it says it can be used in any machine, I am double checking with the company. I would hate for you to get them and find out they don't work. Though in my Mother's experience with different glucose meters, some meters don't work right, regardless of the strips used, and some strips are a 'bad' batch from the beginning. Tomorrow I should have a response from the company.
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Yikes, sorry to hear that. I rarely have that problem and this meter takes less blood than my last one. Good luck.
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No it won't. It requires a smaller amount of blood than others. It has a little "drop" icon that showes until there is enough blood in the stick then it showes dashes until the testing is complete then it displays the result. I had mine tested at my doctors office and it resulted very close to their monitor. They said closer even than most others they have tested. Hope this helps. :)
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I misplaced mine for a day so I picked up another one (since it is cheap) and when I found the first one I compared the 2 and found a 28 point difference between them from the same blood drop on 2 different test strips (meaning I lanced once and some of the blood went to one strip and then put the other strip to the same lance location.)
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Most monitors that I've tried don't start testing until most of the strip has been loaded. The True2Go meter is no exception. If for some reason you haven't filled the entire test strip, an error code will result and you will have to begin again. The amount of blood the True2Go requires is so small that it would be difficult not to adequately fill it. A good practice is to be sure you have a good drop of blood before you wick it up with the test strip, though.
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I am unaware of that. I believe this only measures the oxygen in your blood levels. Not what is flowing to the brain. Sorry but I am not aware of the correct answer, but I don't believe so.
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I was getting that at first as well, a lot. It has to do with timing. Now I put the test strip in first, let it start cycling. Prick and get a blood droplet ready. Once you see the drop symbol flashing on the meter then add your blood to the strip gently, just enough to fill the little groove. Then it'll give you a reading.
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Hi Shane,as you know these meters are very sensible. Off 2 Amps looks like mech. damage. When you move the meter the needle should move free in either direction. There is a black plastic screw below the gage. Here you may adjust the needle, but not sure whether such a large misalingement of 2 Amps. Does the Ampmeter works anyway????Good luck my friend
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Based on my anecdotal experience, I believe my results are more accurate if I follow the instructions exactly. In essence, it seems more accurate if I keep the droplet of blood in contact with the tip of the strip until the digital display responds. At first, I was only maintaining contact until the visible portion APPEARED to be saturated and it would usually give a reading but it didn't seem as accurate. My advice is don't assume it's saturated enough because it appears to be. Follow the instructions and keep giving it blood until the display changes. On my unit, it goes from a flashing droplet to a dash. Based on my anecdotal experience, I believe my results are more accurate if I follow the instructions exactly. In essence, it seems more accurate if I keep the droplet of blood in contact with the tip of the strip until the digital display responds. At first, I was only maintaining contact until the visible portion APPEARED to be saturated and it would usually give a reading but it didn't seem as accurate. My advice is don't assume it's saturated enough because it appears to be. Follow the instructions and keep giving it blood until the display changes. On my unit, it goes from a flashing... » Read More Based on my anecdotal experience, I believe my results are more accurate if I follow the instructions exactly. In essence, it seems more accurate if I keep the droplet of blood in contact with the tip of the strip until the digital display responds. At first, I was only maintaining contact until the visible portion APPEARED to be saturated and it would usually give a reading but it didn't seem as accurate. My advice is don't assume it's saturated enough because it appears to be. Follow the instructions and keep giving it blood until the display changes. On my unit, it goes from a flashing droplet to a dash. « Show Less
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I can not answer that but what I did was take it to the nurse where I work and compared their readings to mine using their equipment vs mine. The results were very close. The nurse was happy with the comparison. She said it is not an exact science.
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This machine gives you your total cholesterol count, it does not break the numbers down, only a lab that does a full blood work up can give you those numbers. I can tell you that after having the blood work done by my doctor,this unit is very accurate and definitely worth having.
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Your blood can be saturated with oxygen,yet your tissues starving.This called Bohr Effect.Is there a device that measures tissues and organs oxygen saturation?
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This meter does have the capability of testing for both glucose and ketones. The meter includes glucose test strips, but does not include ketone test strips. My son has been using this meter for 6 years. It is accurate for both glucose and ketones.