Diabetes Test Strips Blood Glucose Test Strips x 50 & Diabetes Lancets x 50, Blood Glucose Strips, Blood Sugar Test Strips for UK Diabetics in mmol/L (Compatible with Exactive EQ Impulse)

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You will also use a blood glucose meter if you manage your diabetes with some other medications like sulphonylureas.

Some blood glucose test strips allow the reapplication of more blood to the same test strip if needed during the test. The amount of blood required by a test strip can vary between manufacturers. Generally, between 0.5 μl to 1 μl of blood is required. Flip top bottle keeps all codefree test strips fresh longer within 18-24 months expiration date guaranteed, 6 month after first opening date Write the discard date (6 months after first opening the vial) on the vial label when you first open it. Discard the remaining test strips after the discard date. You can get test strips on prescription or you can buy them over the counter at a pharmacy or online.In the vast majority of cases, each meter will take one type of test strip only. There are some blood glucose meters however that take blood ketone strips as well, to test for ketone levels. How do diabetes test strips work? Your doctor or nurse will give you a blood glucose meter for free if you have type 1 diabetes or treat your diabetes with medication that can cause hypos. On rare occasions you will get a prescription instead. Remember, you don't pay for prescriptions if you have diabetes and it’s treated with any type of medication.

The information below is generally applicable for most test strips, but refer to the information leaflet for specific advice on the test strips you use: Extremely easy to use and lightweight, requiring only 0.6ul blood sample to deliver results* in 5 seconds. No coding required, simply insert the test strip, add the blood sample when indicated and you are all set. Blood glucose test strips should meet specific International Organization for Standardization (ISO) accuracy standards when used with the meter they are designed for. Some test strips, not so commonly used these days, do not require a meter. When blood is placed on the active part of the strip and then wiped off after a specified number of seconds, the reagent will change colour and the result can be obtained by matching the colour of against a colour chart on the side of the pot.

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Test strips x 50pcs + lancets x 50pcs are for Exactive EQ ONLY （not including the meter）, low price allowed you afford to test more frequently When blood is placed onto the test strip, it reacts with a chemical called glucose oxidase producing gluconic acid from the glucose in the blood. At the other end of the test strip, the meter transfers a current to the test strip. The test strip has electric terminals which allow the meter to measure the current between the terminals. If you have Type 2 and want to get test strips, you might not be able to get them on prescription. You will only be able to get test strips on prescription if your doctor or nurse wants you to self-monitor. How to use a test strip

Remove a new test strip within the valid expiration from vial. After taking the strip, immediately cover the vial. To avoid losing efficiency. Insert test strip into the strip slot, the test strip is suggested to use up within 3 minutes. You can also buy a blood glucose meter from a pharmacy or online. Our shop sells meters and test strips. You should speak with your healthcare team before you buy your own meter. Test stripsPlease note that on models supplied in the UK, blood glucose results are presented as mmol / L as the default unit of measurement – in accordance with UK and EU norms. These small disposable strips of plastic may look insignificant but they provide a very important role in helping people with diabetes to monitor and control their diabetes.