How do I store test strips and lancets properly?

The blood glucose test strips you’ll get in Canada should be kept in their sealed bottle at all times, until you’re ready to remove one for use.

The bottle should be closed immediately after removing the test strip, in order to preserve the efficacy of the remaining strips inside.

The lancet can be ejected directly from the monitor using the appropriate feature button. Don’t try to remove the lancet with your fingers.

The lancet should be thrown away in a sharps container after use and stored in their packaging until right before use to avoid potential contamination.

Both should be stored away from direct sunlight, in a clean, dry environment, and kept at room temperature.