Re: [IP] In-house testing
I wonder how does the doctor know for sure that one is more accurate than
the other? Sounds like it's his rather subjective opinion to me, no
disrespect intended. I realize he must be very well versed in this disease,
but based on what, does he know what your a1c really is? Is there science
behind this opinion? I also wonder how anyone could know for sure whether
one A1C number can be considered "more accurate" than another? Were you on a
CGMS providing continuous data? Was the calculation used an accurate method
to evaluate such data?
I believe these machines are meant for supplementary use - to help in the
ongoing management of the disease.
Also it is my understanding that when blood meets air, it oxygenates, which
can cause minor differences in the results. I understand this to be true of
regular blood testing taken via lab vs everyday bg home meter.
Finally, our home BG meters publish and allow for a certain margin of error
(+-10%) - for the machine itself. I can assume that if they can't get BG
meters right yet, I'm betting they don't have the A1C meter quite right yet.
I think it's value lies in a supplementary role in managing your BG.
I admit that I could be wrong on any of the above points as it's just my
opinion, but I'm just sayin'
All that being said, I hope all have a happy 4th of July! :)
On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 11:14 AM, dkug <email @ redacted> wrote:
> Cliff wrote:
>
> While at the lab, I questioned an A1C result from a finger stick, and was
> told that they are not as accurate as the lab results. Is that the lab
> talking or is it true? Does anyone know the answer?
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