OneTouch Select Test Strip is a diabetes monitoring device used with the OneTouch Select Simple Glucometer to measure blood glucose concentration.

Introduction:
LifeScan is a world leader in blood glucose monitoring, and the OneTouch brand is the No.1 recommended brand of glucometer by diabetologists in India. The OneTouch Select Test Strip is designed to work with the OneTouch Select Simple glucometer machine, providing accurate and reliable results. With over 20 million users worldwide, the OneTouch brand is trusted by consumers across 65+ countries.

Dosage Form:
Test Strip

How to Use:
Wash hands with soap and water, and pat-dry with a towel.Remove the test strip from the box and insert it into the slot on the glucometer.Prick the side of your fingertip and wait for blood to ooze out.Wipe off the first drop and put a drop or two onto the designated place on the test strip.Hold a clean cotton pad or gauze on the prick site to stop blood flow.Repeat the procedure every time you test your blood glucose level

How it Works:
The test strip contains an enzyme called glucose oxidase, which reacts with glucose in the blood and sends the result as an electronic signal displayed on the monitor.

Quick Tips:

• Check your glucometer product name before buying test strips
• For in-vitro diagnostic use only
• Store in a cool and dry space between 4-30°C
• The test strip is for single use only. Never reuse
• Refer to the manual for details before using this product

FAQs:

• Can blood sugar strips be reused?
  No. Blood glucose test strips are for single use only. Do not reuse a test strip, as it may not provide the appropriate results.


• What are the benefits of glucometers?
  It is well known that testing blood glucose levels with a glucometer at home is one of the best ways to manage diabetes. It can help you to test your blood glucose at any time of the day and anywhere.


• What is a normal glucometer reading?
  According to the American Diabetes Association, the fasting or preprandial blood glucose levels for people with diabetes should lie between the range of 80 – 130 mg/dl and postprandial (1-2 hours after meals) should be less than 180 mg/dl.


• How do blood glucose monitors work?
  Diabetes devices or glucometers test the amount of glucose in the blood. The test strips present in glucometers contain an enzyme called glucose oxidase. This enzyme reacts with glucose in the blood and sends the result as an electronic signal displayed on the monitor.


• How often should you test your blood glucose with a glucometer?
  The frequency of monitoring your sugar levels might be based on the severity of the condition, which can be several times a day, once a day, or thrice a week. Therefore, it would be best to consult your doctor about how often you should test your blood glucose.