Yes..Sometimes you have to check the meter and strips which may have an effect on the reading...I had a reading that was unusual for me...I checked it with another strip and the reading was more the range I was expecting
Yes it will affect the reading you get (not your actual blood glucose). If you have food (especially sugary food) on your finger where you take the drop of blood from, then the sugar from the food will mix with the blood and give a false reading. This is why it is important to wash the finger before testing blood glucose.
false
false
false
A fasting blood glucose of 137 is a concern. A random blood glucose of 137 is not a concern.
its a little high.
false.
to prevent the red blood cells from digesting the glucose in the sample, true or false?
NO.
Yes
False. Glucose is not used as an energy source when proteins and fats are not available.
false.