Do a control solution test:
■For practice, before testing your blood with the OneTouch® Basic® Meter for the first time
■When you begin using a new vial of test strips
■At least once a week
■Whenever you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly
■When your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel, or when you think your results are not accurate
■If you drop the meter
■If you get the meter wet
The control solution test procedure is just like blood glucose testing, except that you use OneTouch® Normal Control Solution instead of blood.
Control solution test tips
■ Shake the control solution vial thoroughly before using.
■ If there are any bubbles on the top of the vial, wipe them off with a clean tissue.
■ Apply a full drop of control solution to the center of the test spot and cover it completely. Do not dab, wipe, or smear control solution on the test spot.
■ Avoid contaminating the control solution. Do not touch the test
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