Blood Glucose Meter Accuracy: What Affects Your Results?

by Arkray Healthcare February 17, 2025

Understanding Blood Glucose Meter Accuracy

Accurate blood glucose readings are crucial for effective diabetes management. However, several factors can impact the accuracy of your results. By understanding these influences, you can ensure more reliable readings and make informed decisions about your health.

1. Test Strip Quality and Storage

Test strips play a critical role in blood glucose measurements. Factors that affect their accuracy include:

Expiration Date: Expired strips may provide incorrect readings.
Storage Conditions: Heat, humidity, and exposure to air can damage test strips.
Contamination: Touching the strip’s sensor area with unclean hands can affect accuracy.

2. Proper Testing Technique

How you conduct the test can significantly impact the results. Ensure accuracy by:

Washing Hands: Residue from food or lotion can cause false readings.
Using the Right Amount of Blood: Too little or too much can affect the test.
Ensuring Device Calibration: Some meters require coding or calibration for accuracy.

3. Environmental and Physiological Factors

Other conditions can also affect readings, such as:

Temperature & Altitude: Extreme temperatures or high altitudes can influence meter performance.
Dehydration: Low hydration levels may lead to inaccurately high readings.
Anemia or High Hematocrit Levels: These conditions can interfere with glucose measurement.

Ensuring Accuracy with ARKRAY Glucocard G+

The ARKRAY Glucocard G+ Blood Glucose Monitor is designed for precision and reliability. Features that enhance accuracy include:

Advanced Japanese technology to reduce interference from substances.
Auto-coding function for fewer user errors.
Small blood sample requirement for less discomfort and better accuracy.

Conclusion

Understanding what affects blood glucose meter accuracy helps ensure reliable readings. With a high-quality device like the ARKRAY Glucocard G+, proper testing habits, and careful strip handling, you can confidently manage your diabetes with precision.