Hardly a significant difference. Carry on.

Also, you might want to read the manual more closely on finger site preparation, test strip storage conditions, device maintenance, etc.

Obviously, diabetes is not just diagnosed with a single finger prick blood glucose test. Even the prediabetes definition for all intent and purposes takes the same diabetes workup.

Just go to your regular doctor and share your concerns about your diabetes risk.

Please, please, people. Consult your regular doctor on your diabetes risk.

No amount of internet information for the average person is enough to just diagnose diabetes. Not even a single HbA1c blood test result that you got from your doctor. Just look at the professional healthcare guidelines for the Diagnostic criteria for diabetes to see what even doctors have to be cognizant of.

For doctors, the all-important history-taking precedes even pricking a finger.

It's good to be mindful of your health, (in fact, starting a health/symptom diary's the best way to start managing your health) but be aware to not base your planning without input from a professional.