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Author(s) -
Steinbeck K.,
Kidson W.,
Kidson L.,
Phelan E.,
Steinbeck A. W.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1981.tb100833.x
Subject(s) - glucose test , medicine , test (biology) , chemistry , endocrinology , diabetes mellitus , biology , paleontology
The seven home glucose analysers available on the Australian market were evaluated with respect to accuracy, ease of operation, price and additional features. At the same time, the BM‐Test‐Glycemie 20–800 dual sticks were assessed. The Boehringer Reflomat and Ames Eyetone can be regarded primarily as hospital instruments. The Ames Dextrometer, the Hypo‐Count and both Stan Clark R.A.H.C. Glucose Testers were all adequate for home glucose monitoring. However, the Stan Clark R.A.H.C. Glucose Tester operating on Ames blood glucose reagent strips achieved the highest recommendation over all. The Glucochek was found to be an inconsistent instrument.