One you place the test strip into the meter, how long before the screen times out? Diabetic dog, meter turns off before I can get blood in strip!
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I always get a strip out, prick my finger with the lancet, then stick the strip in the meter. Just be sure to wait until the meter asks for a blood sample.
1655550
Did you try a new strip after you got the error message? The strips don't require much, but they do require some degree of accuracy, and they do not give second chances.If you tried a new strip, allowing the strip to wick the blood up into the testing area, and still got an error, you might need to recalibrate the tester.
828411
i bought the test strips for my daughter. she did not have any problems wither her meter working and i believe hers is around that era.
1495678
Lancets are used to puncture the skin, so you will get a small amount of blood for the test strip
662309
it's kind of stupid because the actual tester you have to use with all 10 tests expires 4 months after opening... so u have to use all 10 tests within 4 months. But I've loved watching my a1c go down fast!!! It's been a motivater for sure! You get the result in 5 minutes!
1567558
Top button on the left side of meter is on off. Wait until On shows on screen, then press bottom button, wait for count down then dip strip quickly in water, then place in meter. Easy peasy. Hope this helps.
1334890
It does not matter which side. You have 60 seconds to get enough of a blood sample on one side before it errors out. I use the side closest to the area I'm testing. Just depends on how you're holding the unit in your hand.
1367847
I don't understand the question. I have no test strips available except for my own personal use.
2178091
Based on my anecdotal experience, I believe my results are more accurate if I follow the instructions exactly. In essence, it seems more accurate if I keep the droplet of blood in contact with the tip of the strip until the digital display responds. At first, I was only maintaining contact until the visible portion APPEARED to be saturated and it would usually give a reading but it didn't seem as accurate. My advice is don't assume it's saturated enough because it appears to be. Follow the instructions and keep giving it blood until the display changes. On my unit, it goes from a flashing droplet to a dash. Based on my anecdotal experience, I believe my results are more accurate if I follow the instructions exactly. In essence, it seems more accurate if I keep the droplet of blood in contact with the tip of the strip until the digital display responds. At first, I was only maintaining contact until the visible portion APPEARED to be saturated and it would usually give a reading but it didn't seem as accurate. My advice is don't assume it's saturated enough because it appears to be. Follow the instructions and keep giving it blood until the display changes. On my unit, it goes from a flashing... » Read More Based on my anecdotal experience, I believe my results are more accurate if I follow the instructions exactly. In essence, it seems more accurate if I keep the droplet of blood in contact with the tip of the strip until the digital display responds. At first, I was only maintaining contact until the visible portion APPEARED to be saturated and it would usually give a reading but it didn't seem as accurate. My advice is don't assume it's saturated enough because it appears to be. Follow the instructions and keep giving it blood until the display changes. On my unit, it goes from a flashing droplet to a dash. « Show Less
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Yes, it does matter. If you look at the test strip, each end is different. One end is to take blood and the other is what attaches to the hand held machine. When you look at the strip there is a plain side and a side that is printed on (test side). On the end where you take the blood, there are 2 half moon black wicking areas where you take the blood & it wicks it into those areas.....hard to see the blood on the test strip, but if the droplet of blood is gone off the paw, it has been wicked up. Once you have collected a small amount of blood, you can insert the other end with the print side up into the machine. Hope that helps. Yes, it does matter. If you look at the test strip, each end is different. One end is to take blood and the other is what attaches to the hand held machine. When you look at the strip there is a plain side and a side that is printed on (test side). On the end where you take the blood, there are 2 half moon black wicking areas where you take the blood & it wicks it into those areas.....hard to see the blood on the test strip, but if the droplet of blood is gone off the paw, it has been wicked up. Once you have collected a small amount of blood, you can insert the other end with the print... » Read More Yes, it does matter. If you look at the test strip, each end is different. One end is to take blood and the other is what attaches to the hand held machine. When you look at the strip there is a plain side and a side that is printed on (test side). On the end where you take the blood, there are 2 half moon black wicking areas where you take the blood & it wicks it into those areas.....hard to see the blood on the test strip, but if the droplet of blood is gone off the paw, it has been wicked up. Once you have collected a small amount of blood, you can insert the other end with the print side up into the machine. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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Meter gives a quick reading with a small blood sample. It is the lancet you use that causes pain.
2258521
The expiration date is what the manufacture puts on this medical product to let you know it should no longer be used. The accuracy of the blood sugar reading may be compromised if you use a test strip that is past the expiration date. The shelf life of the strip is limited as our many other medical products. The best thing to do if you have expired test strips is to toss them. It is not worth taking a chance on false blood sugar readings when it comes to your health!
777734
Make sure you are holding the test strip perpendicular to your skin. If the strip is at an angle, you get blood on the front or back and it will not read sample.
1051586
On the white portion of the label the top number next to the picture of test strip is the lot number of the strips produced. The number directly beneath the lot number is the expiration date. I just purchased 200 test strips from Diabetes Health Supply. The code on each container is 16. I have no idea what the code number indicates. Generally speaking, a code like this probably indicates the location of the plant that manufactured the test strip. I do know it has no bearing on the quality of the product.
493648
Don't feel dumb. There are so many meters/strips it can be confusing. Onetouch Delica are the lancets used to prick the skin to get a drop of blood. The meter you have is either a Onetouch Ultra or Ultra mini. My meter is a Onetouch Ultra Mini and the testing strips you are asking about work great in my meter. You should be fine using these strips.
1209281
Yikes, sorry to hear that. I rarely have that problem and this meter takes less blood than my last one.Good luck.
2067436
Just pay attention to when to put your drop of blood on the meter. It will indicate by showing a drop next to the picture of the strip. Then in 5 secs it will show you how high your blood sugar level is. My husband's is suppose to be under 140 and the doctor wants mine to be under 120. You see if it is or gets too high you need to tell your doctor and he or she would probably put you on meds. This way you can live longer.