OneTouch Ultra - Blood Glucose Monitoring Device

OneTouch Ultra is a brand of blood glucose meters used by individuals with diabetes to monitor their blood sugar levels.
Category
Medical device
Where to get
Available in pharmacies and online stores.
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Jane Cox

OneTouch Ultra FAQ


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What should I know before using the OneTouch Ultra ® 2 meter?

Before using the OneTouch Ultra ® 2 meter to test your blood glucose, carefully read the Owner`s Booklet and inserts that come with the components of the system. How do I turn on the OneTouch Ultra ® 2 meter? Why do I need to code? What battery do I use with the OneTouch Ultra ® 2 meter? How do I turn the backlight on or off?

How long does a OneTouch Ultra 2 last?

The OneTouch Ultra 2 stores up to 500 test results and can create averages up to 30 days. To learn more, read our review of this blood glucose meter.

How do you test the OneTouch Ultra 2?

Find out more about how we test. The OneTouch Ultra 2 comes with a soft carrying case that also holds the meter and the lancing device. The OneTouch Ultra 2 lacks a high-contrast display. You charge the OneTouch Ultra 2’s battery through this port. The OneTouch Ultra 2's test strips require coding before every reading.

Can a diabetic patient use a OneTouch Ultra 2 meter?

(October 2020) The OneTouch Ultra 2 Meter is being used by a diabetic patient. OneTouch Ultra is a blood glucose monitoring device for people with diabetes that is manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. It is the foundation product for LifeScan's OneTouch Ultra family of blood glucose monitoring systems .

What is a OneTouch Ultra2 meter?

The OneTouch Ultra2 is based on the widely-used OneTouch Ultra. After more testing feedback from doctors, nurses and patients, and latest technology – the OneTouch Ultra2 Meter provides all the information necessary to help manage diabetes better. The Ultra2 box includes:

Can the OneTouch® Ultra® 2 system be used outside the body?

The OneTouch® Ultra® 2 System is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home and by health care professionals in a clinical setting as an aid to monitor the efectiveness of diabetes control. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for testing newborns.

What is a OneTouch Ultra test strip?

OneTouch Ultra® Test Strips are used with the OneTouch Ultra® Family of Meters for quantitatively measuring glucose in fresh capillary whole blood. The OneTouch Ultra® Test Strips and associated meters are intended for use by people with diabetes at home and health care professionals in the clinical setting.

How do I care for my OneTouch® Ultra® 2 blood glucose monitoring system?

Page 26 Caring for your system Your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System does not need any special maintenance. Storing your system Store your meter, test strips, control solution and other items in your carrying case after each use. Store each item in a cool, dry place below 30°C, but Do Not refrigerate.

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