Freestyle Optium Blood Glucose Test Strips 50 Pieces

FreeStyle Optium test strips are recognized as an in vitro product and are essential for keeping blood glucose values under strict control. They are accessories used mostly by people suffering from diabetes pathology who need to have safe and reliable results without incurring false results.

Indications

FreeStyle Optium test strips consist of electrodes that work according to automatic blood absorption technology in the designated area. The blood sample of capillary origin can be placed both in the extreme part of the strip and in the upper part. You can use these blood glucose test strips only with compatible glucose meters which are:

• FreeStyle Optium;
• FreeStyle Optium Neo;
• Optium;
• Optium Xceed;
• Optium Easy Boots.

Features

FreeStyle Optium test strips are disposable and easy to use. The aspiration zone holds the fresh capillary blood sample and aspirates it quickly for a more reliable self-test. In a few seconds you will have a blood glucose result that appears on the screen of the chosen meter.

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 optium 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 the FreeStyle Optium strips are effective for a safe and reliable blood glucose test:

• The test strips must be used immediately after they have been removed from the container bottle which must then be closed hermetically;
• 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;
• Do not apply blood to the suction area if this has not been inserted into the glucometer first;
• Do not use the strips already stained with blood and already used for another analysis.

Packaging

50 disposable strips

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