By entering the coding or chip into the glucose meter, the meter will be calibrated to that batch of test strips. However, if this process is carried out incorrectly, the meter reading can be up to 4 mmol/L (72 mg/dL) inaccurate.
If you're having keyhole surgery (laparoscopy), the endoscope will be inserted into a small incision your surgeon makes in your skin. An endoscopy usually takes between 15 and 60 minutes, depending on what it's being used for.
For many patients symptoms will have resolved and extended treatment may be unnecessary. If response is inadequate after two to four weeks, check adherence. Prescribing for gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) If adherence to the PPI is satisfactory, then endoscopy may be required to exclude other conditions.