Yes that was what I thought and they seemed to be misquoting the guidelines.I thought the need was for a consistent accuracy at lower numbers rather than a percentage. The Useful Links thread says within +/-0.83mmol/L below 5.6
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Useful links for people new to diabetes
These links provide useful information, particularly to those newly-diagnosed. You can also browse the Recommended Books and Links sections for further information :) Contents: Type 1 Section Insulin Pumps Section Type 2 Section General Help and Information Section Complications and screening...forum.diabetes.org.uk
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