Blood Glucose Monitoring System Components

Meter

Control solution

Test strip

Meter

Your glucose meter is a small hand held device that will provide your blood glucose results. Meters are simple to use and will always come with instructions on how to use them. Most meters involve a few easy steps: 1. Turn the meter on 2. Insert the test strip 3. Apply the blood sample 4. Read your result

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Test strip

The test strip is inserted into the glucose meter and a small blood sample is applied. The blood sample mixes with a chemical enzyme to provide your glucose level. Remember, the test strips are only able to be used with the same brand glucose meter. They are not interchangeable.

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Control solution

Control solution is used to ensure that the test strips are working properly, providing accurate results and haven't been damaged. The solution is a known concentration of glucose and the results must be between the predetermined range. Typically, you will have a high and a low bottle of control solution. However, some brands may have only one. To perform a control solution test, you will insert a test strip into your meter. Next, place a drop of solution on a clean, dry, solid surface and then touch the test strip to the drop of control solution. You will then compare the result to the printed range on the vial of test strips.

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