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The Instacart buying guide to glucose test strips
Regular monitoring of your blood sugar levels is a critical part of living well with diabetes. Knowing your numbers helps you make better dietary and lifestyle choices. Frequent testing also enables your doctor to monitor your health and determine if you need additional therapies. No matter how often you test your blood, glucose test strips are an important part of your diabetes treatment plan. Instacart makes it easy to get the glucose testing strips you need. Order your testing supplies online, and our shoppers will pick up and deliver your order in as little as 2 hours.
How glucose test strips work
Glucose test strips are thin, disposable strips used for testing blood sugar. Each testing strip contains an electric circuit made from a thin layer of gold. The tip of the test strip contains glucose oxidase, an enzyme that reacts with the sugar in your blood. Glucose oxidase pulls your blood into the strip and turns your blood sugar into electricity.Â
The electric signal travels through the strip to your blood sugar meter, aka glucometer. The number displayed by your meter is the speed of the electrical current. A high blood sugar level produces a stronger signal, faster current, and higher number on your meter.
How to use glucose test strips
The frequency of blood sugar testing varies from patient to patient. Some Type 2 Diabetes patients only have to test twice a day, while a Type 1 patient may have to test up to 10 times a day. Talk with your doctor about how often you need to test your blood sugar, and then follow these steps.
After use, dispose of test strips properly. Never reuse a test strip.
How to choose the right glucose test strips for you
Which glucose test strips are right for you depends on the glucometer you use. Test strips are specific to the blood sugar meter manufacturer. For instance, ReliOn testing meters use ReliOn brand testing strips. Talk to your health care professional to determine which testing system is best for you.
Getting the best results from your glucose test strips
Use the following tips to get the most accurate blood sugar readings with your test strips:
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