Glucose test strip choices are important for correct operation of your glucose meter. Just because strips of one type of meter will fit into another model, doesn't mean that they are compatible. They may appear to work but your readings could be way off.
In June, 2008 the FDA reported that some patients were using LifeScan OneTouch test strips with their Abbott Precision Xtra glucometers which in turn caused false and misleading low blood sugar readings. These meters are from 2 entirely different companies and should never have been used this way.
Continued...False low readings give patients the impression that their diabetes is in check when it's really not. This could lead to unnecessary blindness, neuropathy, amputations, kidney, heart problems and other diabetic complications.
Make sure you read the owners manual that comes with your meter. ONLY use the glucose test strips recommended for that particular make and model.
Also, if you personally know of anyone engaged in this practice, urge them to stop IMMEDIATELY!
Glucose test strips are designed and manufactured to only work with the makes and models of glucose test meters specified in your owner's manual. So take care to follow this advice to the letter or suffer the consequences.
