Freestyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips 50 Pieces

FreeStyle Lite test strips are an in vitro CE product necessary for self-diagnosis in blood glucose measurement. In particular, they are useful for keeping blood glucose values under control, especially for diabetics. They are safe, easy to handle and reliable in results.

Indications

FreeStyle Lite blood glucose test strips are composed of electrodes for a more reliable result. They have been designed to provide a result in real time and in just a few seconds. The permitted fingertip blood sample is at least 0.3 microliters and must be placed on the strip in the absorption area for better aspiration. These test strips are compatible with these blood glucose meters which are the only ones suitable for reading blood glucose values:

• FreeStyle Lite;
• FreeStyle Freedom Lite;
• FreeStyle InsuLinx;
• FreeStyle Navigator.

Features

The small and handy FreeStyle Lite test strips. They also use the GDH-FAD2 enzyme which, upon contact with glucose alone, is able to perceive the value present in the blood with very precise results in real time. These values are indicated with a number that appears on the meter display. Each strip has a small tab that neutralizes the tension of the blood sample and increases the absorption rate.

How is blood sugar measured?

To measure your blood glucose correctly, it is necessary to perform the test steps accurately and meticulously.

• Insert the FreeStyle Lite test strip into the meter;
• Wait until the meter is ready for analysis;
• With the lancing device you get the drop of blood that you will have to apply on the strip;
• Make sure there is enough blood;
• Wait for the measurement tool to analyze and return the value to the display.

When is blood glucose measured?

In self-monitoring of blood glucose it is necessary to know when to measure blood glucose. Diabetic experts recommend performing a blood glucose analysis test 1 to 4 times a day and at different times of the day. In particular:

• Before the meal;
• 2 hours after the time of the meal;
• The evening;
• Before getting insulin;
• When you experience the symptoms of high blood sugar.

Why is it important to measure blood sugar on a regular basis?

Regularly measuring blood glucose values with an analysis test is necessary so that the diabetic patient can keep their pathology under control and can detect in time if there are symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) or high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) thus removing the possibility that he could go into a diabetic coma. Furthermore, it is necessary that the glycemic values are compatible with the diet, physical activity and medications taken.

Warnings and Contraindications

We advise you to follow these indications on warnings and contraindications to ensure that FreeStyle Lite strips are effective for a safe and reliable blood glucose test:

• Store the strips at a temperature between 2 ° C and 32 ° C and away from sources of heat and humidity in order not to alter the characteristics of the product and risk damaging them;
• Do not use the strips if they have expired;
• The test strips must be used immediately after they have been removed from the container bottle which must then be closed hermetically;
• Do not use the strips already stained with blood and already used for another analysis;
• Do not apply blood to the suction area if it has not been inserted into the meter first.

Packaging

50 disposable strips

More information on the FreeStyle Lite strips can be found on the website of the manufacturer Abbott Italia