Blood Glucose Test Strips for Accurate Blood Sugar Readings

Blood glucose test strips are used in conjunction with a glucose meter to measure blood sugar levels accurately.
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Supplement
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Over-the-counter purchase in pharmacies
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Jane Cox

Blood Glucose Test Strips FAQ


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What are test strips & blood glucose monitors?

Test strips and blood glucose monitors are the traditional way of checking your blood sugar levels. You use test strips to give you an on-the-spot reading of your blood sugar and help you manage your range. Depending on how you treat your diabetes then you might need to use a monitor and test strips to manage your diabetes.

How do glucose test strips work?

Glucose test strips pretty much all work the same way. You simply plug one into the glucose meter brand they are designed for and place your blood sample on the end of the strip where a tiny sensor is embedded to get a reading. The slight differences in strip brands are found in the amount of blood required, time to result, and cost.

Where can I buy blood glucose test strips?

We personally recommend Amazon. You can check the list of selections they offer by clicking here. Blood glucose test strips play a crucial role in helping you to monitor your daily blood glucose level and giving your doctor the data to adjust your medication to control your diabetes symptoms.

What are monitors & test strips?

Here we’re going to take a look at what monitors and test strips are, and how you can get them. A blood glucose meter is a way to check your blood sugar and you should already have one if you treat your diabetes with insulin. Your standard meter will have a lancet to prick your finger, a digital display and a place to insert a test strip.

How do diabetes test strips work?

Diabetes test strips pack a lot of technology into a small space. The plastic strips are coated with a very thin layer of gold. The gold is cut into a pattern that becomes the strip’s circuit. One end of the strip also has a coating of chemicals. They soak up your blood like a sponge and turn the glucose into electricity.

Can a blood glucose meter replace a strip?

Instead of replacing a strip each time you use the meter there is a rotation of test strips in the meter, this is called a cassette. You will have to replace the cassette when it runs out and there’s usually 50 strips available. There are also blood glucose meters that also check your ketone levels as well.

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