The test strip vial contains drying agents that can be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
The test strips are for single use only. Do not attempt to re-use a test strip that had either blood or control solution applied to it.
You must test your solution in the device before using a new vial of test strips, at least once a week, whenever you suspect the meter or test strips are not working correctly, when you blood sugar test results are not consistent with how you feel, and when you drop the meter. When you do this, matching the code on the meter and the code on the test strip vial is essential to obtain accurate results. Each time you test, check to make sure the code numbers match up.
If you are severely dehydrated, you may have false results show up when you test your blood sugar levels. If you believe you are severely dehydrated; contact your health care professional.
To reduce the chance of infection:
• Make sure to wash the puncture site with soap and water before sampling.
• Never share a lancet or a lancing device with anyone.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet—lancets are for single use only.
• Keep your meter and lancing device clean.