Contour Plus Strips 50 Count

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Within the UK, Contour Test Strips and other blood glucose test strips are available either free on prescription or can be bought from pharmacies or online. Second-Chance™ sampling to allow users to apply more blood to the strip for up to 30 seconds. It also has 24 months shelf life even once the strip pot is opened. It’s true that your local Primary Care organisation/Health Board/Clinical Commissioning group will have a list of preferred meters, referred to as a ‘formulary’. But formularies typically give guidance on when it may be appropriate to choose something else – rather than advising on which meter might be right for you. Some blood glucose test strips allow the reapplication of more blood to the same test strip if needed during the test. The amount of blood required by a contour test strip can vary between manufacturers. Generally, between 0.5 μl to 1 μl of blood is required. It is less accurate than using a blood glucose meter but the test strips can often be cheaper. Where Can I Get Contour Test Strips?

If you have more than one box of test strips, it’s a good idea to use the oldest one first, so they don’t expire. The CONTOUR®PLUS BLUE meter uses Contour® PLUS test strips, which gives highly accurate results, helping to support more informed decisions. At my appointment with the practice nurse at my doctor’s surgery, I discussed my medication and requested to switch to CONTOUR ®NEXT strips. I was told that due to cuts in the NHS and under new guidelines, they weren’t allowed to issue prescriptions for these.”The clear smartCOLOUR™ target range indicator has three colours to show where the blood glucose level is within a personal target range The current between the terminals changes depending on the level of gluconic acid that has been produced. The blood glucose meter then uses an algorithm to work out the blood glucose level based upon the difference in current. Automatic hematocrit correction and an advanced algorithm provide accuracy across a wide hematocrit range – from 0% to 70% Whatever makes the biggest difference to you, be sure to tell your doctor when requesting for your prescription change. Acid Reflux Heartburn is a burning feeling in the chest caused by stomach acid travelling up towards the throat (acid reflux). If it keeps happening, it’s called gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).

Tell them which features are most valuable to you in terms of your overall blood glucose management. Acne Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point. It causes spots, oily skin and sometimes skin that’s hot or painful to touch. Acne most commonly develops on the face. Say that formulary lists are purely guidelines and that the doctor can still give you the strips you need for your chosen meter. On a compatible Android or iOS operating system. For a list of compatible operating systems, please visit compatibility.contourone.com Using the CONTOUR ®PLUS BLUE meter was super easy and I have been using the CONTOUR ®DIABETES app on my phone to record all my readings. I showed my GP my readings in the CONTOUR ®DIABETES app on my phone so she could see how it was helping me to manage my diabetes better. To those wanting to change their test strips, I would encourage them to talk to their doctor and/or your practice nurse."It’s only fair that you have a meter that works for you and helps you manage your blood glucose effectively. The NHS has a principle of involving patients in decisions about their health, so don’t be afraid to ask for the strips for the meter you want. The Contour glucometer strips help in the regular monitoring of blood glucose levels for diabetic patients. Results from an analysis of the CONTOUR ®PLUS system demonstrated that 100% (198/198) of the results for samples with glucose concentrations <5.55 mmol/L were within ±10% of the YSI result and 99.5% (400/402) of the results for samples with glucose concentrations ≥5.55 mmol/L were within ±10% of the YSI result. 2 In the vast majority of cases, each meter will take one type of test strip only. There are some blood glucose meters however that take blood ketone strips as well, to test for ketone levels.

The CONTOUR®PLUS BLUE system is the easy choice blood glucose monitoring system that’s ready to use right out of the box. Details of what test strip is used within each of the Ascensia Diabetes Care meters can be found below. If you do not have the correct test strip for your meter, then you will need to change your prescription: Your doctor might offer you a cheaper alternative to CONTOUR ®NEXT ONE or CONTOUR ®PLUS BLUE. If they tell you that the cheaper meter is as good as your chosen meter, ask if it comes with all these features as standard: The declaration is only attached to those products with are eligible for the relief. It is only those products which have been designed solely for use by disabled people are eligible for the VAT relief. It is the designer or manufacturer who determines this not Diabetes UK.

How Long Do Blood Glucose Strips Last For?

When blood is placed onto the contour test strip, it reacts with a chemical called glucose oxidase producing gluconic acid from the glucose in the blood. At the other end of the test strip, the meter transfers a current to the test strip. The test strip has electric terminals which allow the meter to measure the current between the terminals. Contour test strips will usually have a use by date on the strips or box they come in. After opening, blood glucose test strips will typically be good to use for another 3 to 6 months but refer to the box or information leaflet for advice specific to your brand of test strips. Describe if it has made a difference to your engagement if this is the case with using a connected meter