The accuracy of visual and meter determinations of blood glucose with the use of Chemstrip bG

G P Marquette; T Dillard; S Bietla; J R Niebyl

doi:10.1016/0002-9378(85)90694-5

The accuracy of visual and meter determinations of blood glucose with the use of Chemstrip bG

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1985 Dec 15;153(8):883-4. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(85)90694-5.

Authors

G P Marquette, T Dillard, S Bietla, J R Niebyl

PMID: 4073159
DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(85)90694-5

Abstract

The 95% confidence intervals for the blood glucose determinations with use of the Chemstrip bG were +/- 28 mg/dl by visual reading and +/- 18 mg/dl by means of the Accu-Chek photometer. These rapid methods continue to be an important aid in the home care of pregnant diabetic women.

MeSH terms

Blood Glucose / analysis*
Female
Humans
Indicators and Reagents*
Monitoring, Physiologic / standards
Photometry / standards
Pregnancy
Pregnancy in Diabetics*
Reagent Strips*

Substances

Blood Glucose
Indicators and Reagents
Reagent Strips