Blood glucose meters : an independent head to head comparison Engel, Lisa, Delaney, C. and Cohen, M. 1998, Blood glucose meters : an independent head to head comparison, Practical diabetes international, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 15-18, doi: 10.1002/pdi.1960150110. Attached Files Name Description MIMEType Size Downloads Title Blood glucose meters : an independent head to head comparison Author(s) Engel, Lisa Delaney, C. Cohen, M. Journal name Practical diabetes international Volume number 15 Issue number 1 Start page 15 End page 18 Publisher PMH Publications Place of publication Chichester, England Publication date 1998-01 ISSN 1357-8170 2047-2900 Keyword(s) diabetes mellitus self blood glucose monitoring blood glucose meters accuracy Summary A new generation of blood glucose meters is now available for use by people with diabetes and health professionals, but little independent evaluation data is available. Previous models are prone to a variety of errors. We compared the accuracy, precision and features of the six latest meters available in Australia as of 1996. Meters studied were the Mini-Accutrend and Advantage (Boehringer Mannheim), Precision QID and Companion 2 (MediSense), Glucometer Elite (Bayer) and Lynx (National Diagnostic Products). We measured the blood glucose levels of 50 people with diabetes with these meters, and compared them to a reference method (YSI glucose analyser). Error grid analysis confirmed that accuracy of all meters was sufficient for their intended use as patient monitors. Precision was assessed using 25 samples from control solutions provided for each meter, and the coefficient of variation calculated. Improvements in strip and meter technology in some models have increased ease of use and reduced the likelihood of user error. This study, when considered with individual preferences for various features and price should assist patients in choosing a new blood glucose meter. Language eng DOI 10.1002/pdi.1960150110 Field of Research 111003 Clinical Nursing: Secondary (Acute Care) HERDC Research category C3.1 Non-refereed articles in a professional journal Free to Read? Yes Persistent URL http://hdl.handle.net/10536/DRO/DU:30020473 Document type: Journal Article Collections: Faculty of Health School of Nursing and Midwifery Open Access Collection Related Links Link Description Link to full-text (open access)   Connect to published version (restricted access) Go to link with your DU access privileges     Unless expressly stated otherwise, the copyright for items in DRO is owned by the author, with all rights reserved. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that permission has been obtained for items included in DRO. If you believe that your rights have been infringed by this repository, please contact drosupport@deakin.edu.au. Versions Version Filter Type Tue, 13 Oct 2009, 15:40:34 EST Wed, 14 Oct 2009, 10:52:03 EST Tue, 04 Jun 2013, 11:58:30 EST Mon, 16 Jun 2014, 13:22:53 EST Fri, 17 Oct 2014, 09:57:05 EST Sat, 07 May 2022, 19:36:15 EST Filtered Full Citation counts:   Cited 0 times in TR Web of Science Cited 11 times in Scopus Search Google Scholar Access Statistics: 649 Abstract Views, 0 File Downloads  -  Detailed Statistics Created: Tue, 13 Oct 2009, 15:40:34 EST