Verification of the reactivity of various sugars in self-monitoring blood glucose meters

Abstract

Self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) meters and point-of-care blood glucose meters are capable of simple and rapid monitoring. Therefore, they are widely used in the medical field. However, in 2011, false hyperglycemia cases caused by juice remaining in the finger have been reported. This time, in order to verify the present case, we examined the reactivities of eleven sugars. Seven types of SMBG meters were included. In the false hyperglycemia cases, it was suggested that they were caused by glucose itself contained in the fruit juice. Furthermore, in devices other than meters using GOD enzymes, reactions with some saccharides were confirmed. Portable glucose meters are obtained by manipulating the features of the meters. Thus, for the user, it is important to fully understand the features of the meters.