Question about test strip handling
This might be one of my dumber questions, but here goes...
Whenever I take a test strip from it's tube, I try to handle it from the center. Sometimes I'm unable to and curious if anybody knows if it matters if the oils from your skin could affect a BG if touched from the end of the strip that the drop of blood is placed or from the end thats inserted into the meter.
Thanks for any feedback :-)
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Permalink Reply by scoe20000 on -
Thank u VERY much for replying... this has been a question i always forget to ask my doctor when I'm there for my every 3 month "thing"... i can finally stop obsessing over this one :-)
Thanks again !!
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Permalink Reply by DiabeticRadio.com on -
Yes it is possible.. A build-up of both your natural oils, and oils from lotion, perfume, etc.. This is why it's so important to wash your hands before you test..
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Permalink Reply by Jeannie Wagner on -
Since they have started packing 50 strips in a cannister, sometimes it is hard to get one out without touching the top. I don't think it affects the reading if you touch it.
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