A comparison of five glucometers in South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorEssack Y.
dc.contributor.authorHoffman M.
dc.contributor.authorRensburg M.
dc.contributor.authorVan Wyk J.
dc.contributor.authorMeyer C.S.
dc.contributor.authorErasmus R.
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-15T16:16:58Z
dc.date.available2011-05-15T16:16:58Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.description.abstractObjective: To assess the accuracy and precision of five currently available blood glucose meters in South Africa Background: Since the introduction of glucometers, there has been an ongoing, competition-driven development in both meter and strip technology, which has allowed for greater accuracy and reliability of results. Despite the advances in technology, there is significant variation amongst these glucometers necessitating a proper evaluation before use. Methods: Glucose levels in capillary blood samples from 115 patients attending the diabetic clinic at Tygerberg Hospital were measured with each meter, and compared with the laboratory reference method. Results: The coefficients of variation (CVs) (imprecision) of most meters were acceptable at less than 5%, with a bias ranging from 1.7 to 6.8%. None of the glucometers satisfied the American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommendation of less than 5% bias. Conclusions: The study highlights the need for an objective and independent comparison of all glucometers in South Africa, as the variability observed can impact on patient care.
dc.description.versionArticle
dc.identifier.citationJournal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
dc.identifier.citation14
dc.identifier.citation2
dc.identifier.issn16089677
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/14011
dc.subjectaccuracy
dc.subjectarticle
dc.subjectblood glucose monitoring
dc.subjectblood sampling
dc.subjectcapillary blood
dc.subjectdiabetic patient
dc.subjectglucometer
dc.subjectglucose blood level
dc.subjecthealth care organization
dc.subjecthuman
dc.subjectlaboratory
dc.subjectmajor clinical study
dc.subjectmedical instrumentation
dc.subjectpatient care
dc.subjectself monitoring
dc.subjectSouth Africa
dc.titleA comparison of five glucometers in South Africa
dc.typeArticle
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