Do glucometer strips require a prescription?

Glucose test strips are one of the most expensive supplies required to monitor and treat diabetes. They can be purchased without a prescription at the pharmacy, online, and directly through the manufacturer.

Are test strips FDA approved?

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned against using test strips from a previous owner (pre-owned) or test strips not authorized for sale in the U.S. because they may potentially cause infection or lead to inaccurate test results, which can cause serious harm, including death.

Can you get Accu Chek test strips on prescription?

Accu-Chek Active test strips are only available on prescription. Download the Prescription Change Form (PDF, 600 kb) to request your Healthcare Professional to switch prescriptions.

What is the normal blood sugar level?

A blood sugar level less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) is normal. A reading of more than 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) after two hours indicates diabetes. A reading between 140 and 199 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L and 11.0 mmol/L) indicates prediabetes.

What is a normal blood glucose level?

This measures your blood sugar after an overnight fast (not eating). A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.

Is 5 normal blood sugar level?

Normal blood glucose ranges for people without diabetes are 3.5–5.5 mmol/L (millimoles per litre) before meals and less than 8 mmol/L two hours after meals. Foe people with diabetes, the closer the blood glucose is to normal, the better.

What are the best blood glucose test strips?

Bayer Contour is well known as the #1 rated test strip in the world and tops the charts in fast results and accuracy. Keeping track of your blood glucose levels is one very important way to monitor your health and prevent any complications from diabetes from occurring.

Why are glucose test strips so expensive?

Test strips for diabetes are so expensive because a lot of investment is done in the design, creation, and maintenance of the production machinery. The enzymes and chemicals which are used in the process of making these strips are quite expensive.

How accurate are diabetes test strips?

Check your blood sugar level with your meter at the same time that blood is drawn for lab tests. Then compare your meter’s reading with the lab results. Results that are within 15 percent of the lab reading are considered accurate. If your meter isn’t working properly, contact the manufacturer of your meter and test strips.

What are the side effects of glucose test strips?

Abdominal or stomach pain