Influence of Cinnamic Acid, Methyldopa and Ethanol‎ on the ‎readings of Three Glucometers Currently ‎Used in Iraq

Abstract

Background: Dibetes mellitus represents a major public health concern carrying a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Its complications are highly prevalent and might be inevitable in certain circumstances, and the proper monitoring of patients might be the only weapon to minimize these complications. Self-monitoring with a glucometer is the most widely used method for such an issue. The accuracy of these devices has been always a subject of huge debate. The current study aimed to investigate any potential interfering effect of cinnamic acid, methyldopa and ethanol on the measurement of blood glucose estimated by certain glucometers; Accu-chek‎instant, Rossmax HS-‎‎200‎ and Oncall plus.