Diabetic Blood Glucose Level Test Strips
Vitality Medical carries a wide variety of diabetic test strips designed to monitor the blood sugar levels of those who manage their Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes with a glucose meter. Choose from major brands like Akray GLUCOCARD, Abbot FreeStyle, OneTouch Ultra, and more. Blood sugar strips are available in numbered batches of 10, 25, 50, or 100, and many come individually wrapped for convenience and portability. Test strips should be used to exac
Easy Diabetes Management Using Test Strips?
Finding the right glucose meter and test strips can take the headache out of diabetes management. Today's test strips come with a variety of desirable features that simplify blood sugar testing. Some variations, like the FreeStyle Lite, require extremely small blood sample sizes, making testing easier for those who are sensitive to lancet pricks. Many options offer rapid results in under 10 seconds. And because accuracy is so crucial to effectively managing diabetes, many no-code test strips are also available. When coding is not required, the user doesn't need to worry about a miscoded meter affecting the reading's precision. But for those who do use coding-required strips, Vitality Medical also carries control solution for recalibrating the monitor.
One-Stop Shop for Diabetic Test Strips and Supplies
Vitality Medical is a convenient single stop for products to support those with diabetes and enhance their quality of life. Find delicious diabetic nutrition shakes and fast-acting edible gels to restore healthy blood sugar levels. Explore the selection of comfortable diabetic socks designed to help with circulation and protect the feet. Even diabetic skin care products can help with common side effects of diabetes, such as cracked skin and fungal infections.
Alternative Diabetic Management
If glucose monitors and diabetic test strips are becoming too cumbersome, Vitality Medical carries alternative ways to check insulin levels. Diabetes Insulin Pumps offer an automatic, computerized way to monitor blood sugar, and many of them can be set to check levels at specific times of day. They are paired with Insulin Sets for Infusion Pumps, which are are an excellent replacement for needle injections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shelf life of glucose strips?
On average, a batch of strips can be used for 3-6 months. One should always check their glucose strip brand for more specific information.
How can I prevent false readings?
Test strips should be kept in a container away from heat, moisture, and humidity. Keep strips at room temperature. Thoroughly clean the testing site before use.
How many times can I use a test strip? Once.
What finger is best for glucose testing? Sampling from the ring or middle fingers is recommended for blood glucose tests.1
More Resources
- 10 Best Lotions & Creams for Diabetic Dry Skin breaks down the top moisturizers for diabetic skin.
- Top 10 Best Medical Compression Socks covers the best compression socks for diabetic feet, varicose veins, and other conditions.
Footnotes
- 1 "How to Test Your Blood Glucose" Diabetes.co.uk, 15 Jan. 2019, www.diabetes.co.uk/blood-glucose/how-to-test-blood-glucose-levels.html. Accessed 8 Mar. 2022.
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