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    Mar 9, 2008, 06:32 AM
    Blood sugar levels
    Does blood glucose level measured from capillary blood ( say from a finger prick by a glucometer ) correspond accurately to venous blood glucose level? If not, how much is the difference ? Thanks.
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    Mar 9, 2008, 07:25 AM
    I have found that testing my fasting blood sugar level with a glucometer corresponds with my blood work level done at the lab every three months, give or take a point or two which I think is pretty accurate.

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