How will my blood glucose meter results compare to my last lab test report?
The glucose meter you use to check your blood sugar at home tests whole blood, while your doctor’s lab tests are scanning only plasma. Doctors expect your home results to be lower than the glucose blood test results they achieve in their office, so don’t be worried if the numbers differ. Blood glucose test results also fluctuate throughout the day depending on what time it is and when you have last eaten, so it is normal to receive slightly varying reports.
