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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Is The Lifespan Of Diabetic Test Strips

FDA warns about fake blood-sugar test strips

October 02, 2008
Diabetics should be aware that counterfeit blood-sugar test strips were distributed nationwide, U.S. health officials warn. The strips, sold for use with models of LifeScan Inc. One Touch brand blood-glucose monitors, could potentially give incorrect blood-glucose values. These results might result in a patient taking either too much or too little insulin. The FDA warning gives the lot numbers of the counterfeit strips and describes the carton of the fake batches. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Diabetes Cured!
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...(or satire). This was originally published at the Diabetes Monitor as the April Fool's page for... Read more »

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Test Strips in the Sandbox
By Amy Tenderich , Health Expert

...Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com.   FOUND at the Tenderich... Read more »

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The Infinity Meter
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...glucose meters isn't the problem. But the price of test strips sure can be. The last time I... Read more »

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The Scoop On Finding Cheap Test Strips and Meters
By Ann Bartlett , Health Expert

...people who suffer the burden of paying for their diabetes supplies out of pocket!   I will... Read more »

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Why Do Test Strips For Blood Glucose Monitoring Cost A Dollar?
By Beth McNamara , Health Expert

...admit that this instance was during our early days of diabetes management and we had not shopped... Read more »

Health Guide

Amy Tenderich's Diabetes Story: My Journey with Diabetes
...comic strip? Send me an e-mail at kopacz@thcn.com.  Read more »
Diabetes Travel Letter: General
..._____________________________________ (Date of Birth) _____________, has Type 1, or insulin dependent, diabetes and is under the care of the Diabetes Team at Childrens National Medical Center, in... Read more »
How to Test Blood Glucose Levels
For a loved one with diabetes, monitoring blood glucose levels is crucial. “Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG testing) provides a map that guides decisions and changes in treatment components... Read more »
Diabetes Travel Letter for Pumpers
...   To Whom It May Concern: ______________________ (Date of Birth) _____________, has Type 1 Diabetes (previously called Juvenile Onset) and wears an insulin pump.  The pump delivers... Read more »
Diabetes Diagnosis Advice -- dealing with a diabetes diagnosis
Sorry to hear that you have joined us! Type 2 diabetes is a lot to live with, but it is really manageable! And if you are depressed, I can understand. Being depressed is pretty common with us,... Read more »

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