So I opened a new vial of InsulinX strips and performed my control which came up higher than usual at 172. I did another control using AT2 strip at 168. All my other control tests since I started this process came up in the 140s. Anything I should be concerned with? Meter reading funky? Bad control solution? It’s the same bottle of solution since I started this so 4 months old. Thoughts appreciated. Happy Friday!!
I find code 38 is accurate for insulinx strips. Can't help you with the control question. I think I used control once about 2 1/2 years ago. Lol
Are the numbers still within the acceptable range listed for control solution on the vial of strips? I think control solution is only supposed to be good for maybe 3 months after you open it. UPDATE: I confirmed. It is 90 days after opening. I once tried to use some that was older, and it did not work correctly. I tried with a new bottle and the results were different/better.
Yes. My current AT2 vial is a 37 code. Been using it for quite a while as I only use AT2 strips when I do the first test with new vial or get a reading out of the ordinary
Yes but wondering if the control reads high does the actual blood test? If so that could cause mis dosing / higher dosing than needed
No real connection. The purpose of the control solution is to see that the strip-meter combination is giving a proper reading. If a test on a drop of control solution gives a reading within the range specified on the strip vial's label then you know everything is working properly.
Ty. After I thought about it I realized. Especially since the insulin x and AT2 control test were the same. Thanks Kris.
