How does glucose strip work? Blood glucose test strips contain a capillary that sucks the blood up into the test strip. It reaches an enzyme electrode where an electrical current is created. The charge passing through the electrode is proportional to the amount of glucose in the blood sample.

Are glucose strips universal? No. The Care Touch glucose strips are only compatible with the Care Touch monitor.

How do you use a glucose strip? To use a glucose strip first place the test strip into your blood glucose monitor, draw a blood sample with a lancing device, then squeeze out a drop of blood and touch it with the edge of the test strip.

How to choose the correct glucose test strip? Test strips are designed to work with a matching meter. In this case, you would need a Care Touch Blood Glucose Monitor for the strips to correctly work.

Does a glucose test strip require a control solution? Why? Control solutions are for testing the accuracy of the strips. They are calibrated to only work with the machine it was designed for, and it is recommended that you test your strips before use to ensure the accuracy of your tests.