Description

Dr Trust USA Gold Standard Blood Glucose 50 Test Strips Plus 50 Lancets is specially designed to help monitor blood glucose level. It helps in diabetes management and gives accurate results. It may help reduce the incidence of diabetic ketoacidosis. | Uses: It is designed to help measure blood glucose levels. | Product Specifications and Features: It has a ketone alert feature and provides results in seconds Ketone warning when the measurement reaches over 15 mmol/L GDH FAD biosensor technology, which is an enzyme that minimises the influence of interfering substances The strip ejection button helps in disposing of used strips without having to touch them | Compatible With: Lancing device | Directions for Use: | Using glucometer Insert the test strip into the meter to turn it on Obtain a blood drop from a fingertip and apply on the strip Results will appear automatically Remove and dispose of the test strips | Using a Lancing Device Remove the cap, insert a lancet, twist off the cover and replace the cap Press the priming button, then press the yellow release button Once the blood sample is obtained, remove the cap and eject the used lancet | Safety Information: Read the label carefully before use Store in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight Keep out of reach of children Always discuss the results with a registered medical practitioner Always check the expiry date on the test strips and lancets before buying. This is because the use of outdated strips can give incorrect readings and, thus, serve no purpose Do wash the hands thoroughly with an antiseptic hand wash and dry before the test Never use a lancet that has been used by someone else | Quick Tips: For in-vitro diagnostic use only Test area for hands: Upper arm, forearm, hand, fingertips, thigh, calf Do not squeeze your finger when taking a blood drop sample Warm up the hands by rubbing or washing with warm water for blood flow Prick the finger with the lancing device at the sides of the finger, as there are fewer nerve ending here than at the tips Keep switching the finger to avoid skin thickening Avoid using little fingers due to the thin skin | Frequently Asked Questions: | Q. Can blood sugar strips be reused? No. All the blood glucose test strips are for single use only. Do not reuse a test strip, as it may not provide the appropriate results. It is strongly advised always to discard a test strip after every use. | Q. Can a lancet be reused? No. Lancets are for single use only. It is strongly advised always to discard a lancet after every use. Use a new sterile lancet every time you test to help avoid infection and improve comfort and performance. | Q. How do blood glucose monitors work? Diabetes devices or glucometers test the amount of glucose in the blood. The test strips in glucometers contain an enzyme glucose oxidase, which reacts with glucose in the blood and sends the result as an electronic signal displayed on the monitor.