For every person with diabetes who is monitoring their blood sugar with a blood glucose meter, having a supply of test strips is critical.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions to test your blood sugar.
- Monitoring regularly is the only way to manage your blood sugar levels.
- Managing your diabetes will help you feel better and lower the risk of serious complications, like kidney disease, blindness, and nerve damage.
Important tips:
- Track the date of when you opened your test strips by writing it on the container. Discard test strips after 90 days of opening the bottle.
- Ensure hands and blood test site are washed and dried before testing, to avoid inaccurate results.
- Store the test strips in a cool, dry place and away from direct sunlight.
- Try to use a different site each time you test to prevent soreness and calluses. Choose a site on the side of a fingertip to minimize pain.
