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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It is less accurate than using a blood glucose meter but the test strips can often be cheaper. Where can I get test strips? A test strip is inserted into your blood glucose monitor. You apply a drop of blood to the strip to get your blood sugar level Where to get your test strips In the UK, all people with type 1 diabetes, or otherwise on insulin, should qualify for test strips free on prescription. People with other types of diabetes, or on other treatments, may also be given test strips on prescription but this will be judged on an individual basis.

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. 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 strips

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Blood glucose test strips will usually have a use by date on the strips or box they come in. After opening, blood glucose test strips will typically be good to use for another 3 to 6 months but refer to the box or information leaflet for advice specific to your brand of test strips.

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 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: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. 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.

Most meters will only take one type of test strip. So, you should make sure you know which strip your meter uses before buying. This is also important to remember with your prescription for test strips. Your local area may only have a limited range of meters available to them and will only prescribe strips for the meters they give out. Within the UK, blood glucose test strips are available either free on prescription or can be bought from pharmacies or online.

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In some other countries the preferred unit is mg/dL which is simply converted as described in the table below: You can get test strips on prescription or you can buy them over the counter at a pharmacy or online. Classification: In-vitro Diagnostic Device. This product is intended for self-testing of blood glucose levels. Depending on how you treat your diabetes then you might need to use a monitor and test strips to manage your diabetes. Here we’re going to take a look at what monitors and test strips are, and how you can get them. Blood glucose monitors