Test strip control solution and making notes on glucose readings in CareLink

Diabetes Technology Insulin Pumps
#1

1st question:

I just downloaded the data from my pump for the 1st time to using the CareLink. I like all the graphs and stuff, but was wondering if there was a way to make a note next to a certain blood glucose reading?? I know in the journal entry you can enter carb grams and a description, but couldn’t figure out anything for the BG?

2nd question:

The reason I’m asking about the notes from the fingersticks is this: After lunch, I used my last strip in the vial and got a slightly high reading (131). Opened a new vial, changed the code on the meter (UltraLink) and tested again. Got a 99. Tested again, got a 62!!! Used the control solution, with a 111. Tested again, got a 121 and again, 117. I figured its problem was worked out with the 2 close readings. By the way, I tested the UltraLink against blood glucose level labwork last week, it was accurate.

Are you supposed to use the control solution every time you change to a vial with a new code?

I’d like to mark those readings as an error, but the UltraLink won’t let me, nor will the CareLink software.

Experience, anyone?

Tamara

#2

Sorry, can’t answer your question about CareLink.

I never use the control solution & don’t think many people do. I used to & always had it fall between the range, but became disgusted about wasting a strip. I wonder if this a way to get us to use even more strips:)

I have gotten old strips before that were inaccurate & now I check expiration date. With a margin of error of ±20 pts our meters aren’t accurate to begin with.