Are test strips expensive?
As each strip can cost anywhere between $1 – $2 per strip, the government isn’t ready to accept such a huge financial burden, especially when you consider the staggeringly high number of people who suffer from the disease. However, the burden is often too great for diabetes patients to handle on their own.
How accurate are generic test strips?
All of the trade name test strips were more precise than the alternative test strips designed for the individual meters. Conclusions: Alternative glucose test strips can be used to predict the actual laboratory blood glucose values but are generally not as accurate or precise as the trade name test strips.
How can I tell if my glucose meter is accurate?
Check your blood sugar level with your meter at the same time that blood is drawn for lab tests. Then compare your meter’s reading with the lab results. Results that are within 15 percent of the lab reading are considered accurate.
What kind of test strips do One Touch Ultra use?
These test strips can be used with the OneTouch Ultra 2 Glucose Meter, the OneTouch UltraSmart Meter, the One Touch Ultra Mini Meter, the OneTouch UltraLink Meter, the OneTouch Ultra Meter and the InDuo blood glucose testing meter.
How many OneTouch Ultra blood glucose strips are there?
Test Strip, Bld Gluc Onetouch Verio (Units Per Box: 4 Pack One Touch Ultra Blue Test Strips 100 Test Str One Touch Ultra Blue Blood Glucose Test Strips 300ct OneTouch Verio Diabetes Test Strips Value Pack – 30 OneTouch Verio Diabetes Test Strips Value Pack – 30
Can you use expired OneTouch Ultra test strips?
Before using OneTouch Ultra ® test strips and control solution, carefully read the User Guide and inserts that come with the components of the system. Can I use expired test strips? You should never use expired test strips. Using expired test strips may result in out-of-range results.
What do the code numbers mean on OneTouch Ultra?
Code numbers are used to calibrate your meter with the test strips you are using to obtain accurate blood sugar results. You must code the meter before using it for the first time and then every time you change to another vial of test strips. How do I insert the test strip into the meter? Start with the meter off.
