Comparative Study Between Blood Glucose Meters in a Maternity Center

Area of Science:

• Clinical Chemistry
• Medical Devices
• Diabetes Management

Background:

• Diabetes monitoring relies on capillary blood glucose measurement using glucometers.
• Accurate glucose readings are crucial for effective diabetes management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the performance of three commonly used glucose meters: Accucheck®, On Call®, and Bionime®.
• To evaluate repeatability, accuracy, and stability of these devices in diabetic patients.

Main Methods:

• A comparative study involving 100 diabetic patients.
• Capillary blood glucose was measured using Accucheck®, On Call®, and Bionime® glucometers.
• Laboratory analysis of venous blood (Siemens X brand plus® PLC) served as the reference method.

Main Results:

• Accucheck® and On Call® showed better correlation with the reference method, especially regarding test strip storage (open and closed vials).
• These two devices were found to be more reliable and accurate than the Bionime® reader.
• Using closed vials for test strips consistently resulted in more accurate glycemia readings.

Conclusions:

• Accucheck® and On Call® glucose meters offer comparable and superior performance to Bionime® for diabetic patient monitoring.
• Proper storage of test strips in closed vials is essential for accurate glucose meter results.