What are blood glucose test strips and how do they work?

The blood sugar (glucose) test strips used in Canada with these monitors are made of a special type of paper that’s designed to absorb the blood from your puncture site and provide it cleanly to the monitor for evaluation without contamination.

They work by providing a sterile, easily measured environment for the monitor to check your blood sugar levels as accurately as possible. This is why it’s important never to reuse the same test strip twice, as it can drastically impact your results.

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