Category: Medical Supplies |Brand: Individual Collection
Blood glucose strips are thin, small pieces of paper or plastic that are coated with chemicals that react with glucose in a drop of blood. They are used with a blood glucose monitor device to measure the level of glucose in a person's blood. To use blood glucose strips, a person pricks their finger with a lancet to draw a small amount of blood, and then applies the blood to the strip. The strip is then inserted into the blood glucose monitor device, which reads the glucose level and displays it on a screen. Blood glucose strips are an essential component of blood glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, as they provide a quick and accurate way to measure blood glucose levels at home or on-the-go. Most blood glucose monitor devices require the use of specific strips that are compatible with the device, and it's important to follow the manufacturer's instructions for using the strips and the device. It's also important to store blood glucose strips properly, as exposure to heat, humidity, or other environmental factors can affect their accuracy. Checking the expiration date and replacing strips as needed is also important to ensure accurate readings.