OneTouch Ultra Test Strip is a diabetes monitoring device used to measure blood glucose concentration. It is compatible with OneTouch Ultra glucometer only and is designed for single use.

Introduction:
OneTouch Ultra Test Strip is a world leader in blood glucose monitoring, used by over 20 million people globally. It is the No.1 recommended brand of glucometer by diabetologists in India, according to a survey conducted in 2023. The OneTouch brand is known for its accuracy and reliability, making it a trusted choice for diabetes management.

Dosage Form:
Test strips

How to Use:
To use the OneTouch Ultra Test Strip, follow these steps: Wash your hands with soap and water, pat-dry them with a towel, and then prick your finger with a clean lancet or needle. Wait for blood to ooze out, wipe off the first drop, and then put a drop or two onto the designated place on a test strip attached to the glucometer. Hold a clean cotton pad or gauze on the prick site to stop blood flow. Apply pressure on the area of the insertion until the bleeding stops. Your blood glucose level will appear on the meter's display.

How it Works:
The OneTouch Ultra 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 the test strips
• For in-vitro diagnostic use only
• Store in a capped vial in a cool and dry space between 4-30℃

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. Using a portable glucometer is the best way to test glucose when travelling. Charting of blood glucose levels becomes easy with glucometers, especially with devices having memory options to store previous readings.


• 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.