Glucose Meter Test Strips

Glucose Meter Test Strips
  • Embrace Blood Glucose Test Strips Omnis Health APX03AB0304

    Embrace

    Embrace Glucose Test Strips

    The Embrace Talk Blood Glucose Test Strips has instant three step verification that ensures accurate results every time. (1) Confirms test strip is positioned correctly (2) Pinpoint technology detects sample (3) and fill detection verifies sample is...

    $18.77
  • Embrace Blood Glucose Test Strips Omnis Health APX03AB0319

    Embrace

    Embrace Glucose Test Strips 25 Strips per Pack

    The Embrace Talk Blood Glucose Test Strips has instant three step verification that ensures accurate results every time. (1) Confirms test strip is positioned correctly (2) Pinpoint technology detects sample (3) and fill detection verifies sample is...

    $8.28
  • EmbraceWave Blood Glucose Test Strips Omnis Health APX04AB0404

    EmbraceWave

    EmbraceWave Glucose Test Strips 50 Strips per Pack

    The EmbraceWAVE+ System uses EmbraceWAVE test strips that feature Three-Step Verification – ensuring accurate results every time. These strips only require a small sample and returns test results in 5 seconds. One box includes 50 test strips.Confirms...

    $10.88
  • Microdot Blood Glucose Test Strips Cambridge Sensors USA 169-50

    microdot

    Microdot Glucose Test Strips 50 Strips per Pack

    Package Count: 50. For microdot® meters Range tested 45 to 472 mg/dL Slope 0.973 y-intercept 3.96 mg/dL The performance of Microdot® test strips has been evaluated both in laboratory and in clinical tests Measurement range of the Microdot® system is 1.2...

    $15.99
  • Unistrip Blood Glucose Test Strips Strategic Products Group Inc 89167024850

    Unistrip

    Unistrip Glucose Test Strips, Accurate and Fast Results

    Unistrip1™ test strips work with the OneTouch® Ultra®, OneTouch® Ultra®2, OneTouch® UltraSmart®, and OneTouch® UltraMini® meters. The capillary action automatically draws the blood sample into the test strip. Unistrip Test Strips are approved for...

    As low as $20.38
  • Advocate Blood Glucose Test Strips Pharma Supply Inc BMB002

    Advocate

    Advocate Redi-Code+ Blood Glucose Test Strips - No Coding Required

    Used with all Advocate Red-Code Plus Glucose Meters to quantitatively measure glucose levels in fresh capillary whole blood samples An extremely small sample is obtained from the fingertips or from Alternate Sites (palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh or calf)

    $10.79
  • OneTouch Ultra 2 Blood Glucose Test Strips LifeScan 20994

    OneTouch

    OneTouch Ultra 2 Blood Glucose Test Strips, Diabetes Supplies

    DoubleSure® Technology automatically checks each blood sample twice FastDraw™ capillary action draws sample in less than 1 second Provide visual confirmation of adequate blood sample Stands behind eight years of proven accuracy

    $74.89
Glucose Meter Test Strips

Diabetic test strips are a crucial component to effectively managing your blood sugar. Without test strips, your glucose meter does not function.

What Are Glucose Meter Test Strips?

Test strips are ingenious little pieces of technology that, when combined with the technology in your glucose meter, allow the meter to measure the amount of glucose present in your blood.

How to Use a Glucose Test Strip

To use a test strip, you must first insert the correct end into your glucose meter. You then prick your finger with a lancet to draw a drop of blood. You may need to squeeze your finger to get enough blood. You then transfer the blood drop to the exposed edge of the test strip, then wait for the meter to display your blood glucose reading.

Make sure to read the instructions that come with the meter to operate it correctly and get an accurate reading.

How Do Test Strips Work?

Diabetes test strips are composed of several layers. One of these is an extremely thin gold that acts as a circuit board. Another is impregnated with chemicals that react when exposed to a blood drop. This chemical reaction creates a minute electrical current.

The more sugar there is in your blood, the more intense the chemical reaction is and the stronger the electrical current. The electrical current travels from the testing strip to the glucose meter, which measures the speed of the current and uses this to calculate the amount of glucose present in your blood.

How Accurate Are Test Strips?

Some glucose meters and test strips are more accurate than others, so doing your homework regarding meters before purchasing is a good idea. However, the FDA states that meters and strips on the market should give you a reading within 20% of ideal lab values 99 percent of the time.

Storing Glucose Test Strips

How you store your test strips can affect the accuracy of your readings.
  • Store at room temperature.
  • Do not refrigerate or store on a high shelf where they may get hot, as extreme temperatures can damage them.
  • Keep your test strips in a sealed vial. They will become unusable if exposed to humidity.
  • Don’t use contaminated test strips; if they’ve come in contact with food, liquids, dirt, or any other foreign substance, your reading may be wildly inaccurate.
  • Don’t use test strips that are damaged in any way.


Getting the Most Accurate Information from Your Test Strips

Along with proper storage, there are a few other simple guidelines for achieving the most accurate test results:
  • Only use test strips intended for your brand and model of meter. Just because a strip will fit in the meter doesn’t mean it will work.
  • Don’t use test strips that are past their expiration date.
  • You may need to recalibrate your meter when you open a new box of test strips. Check the instructions.
  • Make sure your meter is clean, and your hands are freshly washed. Both a dirty meter and unwashed hands can skew your results.
  • Make sure your hands are dry before you test. Wet fingers can lead to an inaccurate result.
Test strips are one of the most essential tools in your blood sugar management tool kit. For all your diabetic testing needs, visit SimplyMedical today.