FREESTYLE LITE TEST STRIPS CODE
If you want more info try searching the forum because I know I saw a few posts about this topic that might help clarify it for you.ĮTA: If you do try another cat code that gives you a closer number range, I'd stick with it and not change it again.
FREESTYLE LITE TEST STRIPS FREE
Through this scheme, a person receives a free test meter, while the test strips are available at a more. If you do end up switching be sure to keep a box of the alphatrak trak strips for emergencies to ensure 100% accuracy. The Freestyle Lite test strips are also available through a Freestyle Promise Program. I've never been outside of the 20% meter variance with any numbers so far and I tested A LOT between the two types of strips with the same drop of blood. On February 19, Abbott announced a recall of FreeStyle and FreeStyle Flash blood glucose meters, which may produce low blood sugar results incorrectly when used with FreeStyle or FreeStyle Lite blood glucose test strips (e.g., the meter could read 70 mg/dl when the real glucose level is 100 mg/dl). I would also try using the control solution to make sure they are working properly and fall into the correct range. When buying your FreeStyle Lite test strips, ask your pharmacy to look for the Orange colour bar on the pack. You can try changing to another cat code but it does vary. FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Test Strips. Store test strips away from direct sunlight and heat. Store test strips in a cool, dry place between 40° 86° F (4° 30° C). Important Test Strip Information The FreeStyle Lite System has an operating range of 40° to 104° F (4º to 40° C). FreeStyle Lite test strips are specially designed for fast, easy testing and are intended to be used with FreeStyle Lite and FreeStyle Freedom Lite blood glucose monitoring systems only. Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results. Use the test strips within the meter’s operating range: 40° 104° F (4° 40° C). Important: The FreeStyle Lite Meter should only be used with FreeStyle Lite Test Strips. I know there's quite a few different ones, but the only other code I know for sure for cats is 38. Please read the FreeStyle Lite test strip package insert for more information. Like Larry said if you use the correct code it will work the same. I left the last code I had for the alphatrak test strips which was 7 too. I use the freestyle lite strips in my alphatrak as well.