One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strip is an over-the-counter product used to measure blood glucose levels. Monitoring blood glucose is essential for managing diabetes. It helps prevent complications such as hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia and enables informed decisions about exercise, diet, and medication. One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips contain enzymes, chemical mediators, and a substrate that react with glucose for accurate readings. One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips belong to a class of products known as Class II medical devices. It works by detecting glucose in a blood sample, producing a small electrical current or color change that a compatible blood glucose meter can read. The results are then displayed on the meter's screen.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips from Canada, manufactured by Lifescan, in strengths of 30 G/100 and 33 G/100 lancets. There is no generic for this product.
The One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strip is not a medication and does not cause pharmacological side effects. Issues related to the use of One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips may include the following:
• Inaccurate readings due to improper storage of test strips, insufficient blood sample volume, contamination of the test strip, or damaged test strips
One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips are for external diagnostic use. Before you start using this product, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant;
• Have conditions that may affect blood sampling, such as poor circulation or severe dehydration
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips are a diagnostic tool. They are not expected to have drug interactions with other medications. However, certain substances, such as maltose, galactose, ascorbic acid, uric acid, and acetaminophen, can potentially interfere with the test strip, leading to inaccurate results. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips are not expected to harm a pregnant woman or fetus. Managing gestational pregnancy is essential for a healthy pregnancy. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips do not contain active ingredients. They are therefore not expected to pass into breast milk or harm a nursing infant.
Use this product exactly as instructed in the product manual. One Touch Blood Glucose Test Strips come as a test strip to be used with a compatible blood glucose meter. Before using the test strip, please wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, then dry them completely. Insert a new test strip into the meter. The meter will usually turn on automatically and display a code or a blinking blood drop symbol. Prick the side of your fingertip with the lancing device to obtain a blood sample. Apply the blood to the tip of the test strip. Do not put blood on top of the strip. The meter will count down and display your blood glucose reading in a few seconds. Read the result and record it. Dispose of the used test strip safely. Use a consistent technique for accurate results. Consult your doctor if you receive unexpected readings or have any concerns. Never make medication adjustments based solely on a single reading without consulting a healthcare professional. Store the test strips in their original, tightly closed vial. Keep out of the reach of children.