Accu-chek Active Strips Blood Glucose Measurement Strips 25 Pieces Inf Retail

Accu-Chek Active strips are in vitro products from Roche Diagnostics. They are mainly used to help diabetic patients to keep their blood glucose levels under control. In this way they will be able to know the progress of the disease and manage it in the best possible way.

Indications

Accu-Chek Active Test Strips are single use and easy to use. These are calibrated plasma strips that contain a Chip Code, a green microchip that allows automatic calibration of the Accu-Chek Active instrument. They deliver instant results in just seconds and with 100% reliability.

Features

The technical characteristics that make Accu-Chek Active test strips different from the others are:

• Reactive area highlighted in green for better visibility;
• Measurement and analysis in seconds;
• Blood sample required for analysis 0.2 microliters;
• Analysis of venous, capillary and arterial blood.

How is blood sugar measured?

To measure your blood glucose correctly, you need to perform the test steps accurately and meticulously.

• Insert the Accu-Chek Active test strip into the meter;
• Wait for the measuring device to turn on and ready for analysis;
• Now you can start the blood glucose test;
• Deposit the drop of blood obtained thanks to the lancets on the reactive part of the orange strip;
• Deposit the right amount of blood;
• Wait for the meter to return the value that appears on 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 may go into a diabetic coma.

Warnings and Contraindications

To ensure that the product is used in all its effectiveness, it is necessary to follow these small indications:

• Use the test strips immediately after they have been removed from the container bottle and close it with the airtight cap;
• Store them 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 by damaging them;
• Do not use the strips if they have expired;
• Do not handle the strips with dirty and unwashed hands;

Packaging

25 disposable strips

More information on Accu-Chek Active strips can be found on the Accu-Chek manufacturer's website