Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How the AlphaTRAK glucose meter works for cats with diabetes
By Zini, E et al.·Published in Schweizer Archiv fur Tierheilkunde·2009·Clinic for small animal internal medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of a new portable glucose meter designed for the use in cats.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A study found that a new portable blood glucose meter designed for cats, called AlphaTRAK, is more accurate than a human meter, the Ascensia ELITE, when measuring blood sugar levels. This is important for managing diabetes in cats, as accurate readings are crucial for proper treatment. The AlphaTRAK meter provided results that matched the reference method, while the Ascensia ELITE often gave lower readings. This means that pet owners can trust the AlphaTRAK meter for monitoring their diabetic cats' blood glucose levels effectively.
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Abstract
Portable blood glucose meters (PBGMs) are useful in the management of diabetes mellitus in cats. In the present study we compared the performance of two PBGMs: the AlphaTRAK (Abbott Animal Health, Maidenhead, England) specifically developed for dogs and cats, and the Ascensia ELITE (Bayer HealthCare, Zurich, Switzerland) developed for humans. Quality parameters, including precision and accuracy, were better for the AlphaTRAK meter compared to Ascensia ELITE. While the AlphaTRAK meter results did not differ from the reference method, results from the Ascensia ELITE were significantly (P<0.001) lower. The superior performance of the AlphaTRAK meter supports its use to monitor blood glucose levels in cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19722134/