What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated the accuracy of four glucose testing methods using high and low control solutions at sea level and under hyperbaric conditions.
What They Found
A one-way analysis of variance showed significant differences for all high and 75% of low control solutions when comparing sea level readings to depth readings. Reaction rate technology performed better than end point reading methods under increased atmospheric pressure.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Canadian diabetic patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy should be aware that their glucose monitor readings may be inaccurate at depth. Healthcare providers should interpret these readings cautiously and consider the specific technology used.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A limitation is that the study used control solutions rather than actual patient blood samples, which may not fully reflect in vivo conditions.