ONE TOUCH SELECT 50 S 50PIC

About

One Touch Select 50 S are high-quality blood glucose test strips specifically engineered for seamless compatibility and accurate performance with the One Touch Select blood glucose monitoring system. These strips are an indispensable component for individuals managing diabetes, enabling them to regularly and reliably monitor their blood sugar levels with quick and precise readings from a minimal blood sample. Each strip incorporates advanced chemical reagents that react specifically with glucose in the blood, allowing the meter to accurately calculate and display the blood glucose concentration within seconds. Consistent and accurate monitoring with these strips empowers patients and healthcare providers to make informed, timely decisions regarding dietary adjustments, exercise routines, and medication dosages, which are critical for maintaining optimal glycemic control and preventing both acute and long-term diabetic complications.

Uses

• Monitoring blood glucose levels in diabetes.
• Assessing the effectiveness of diabetes treatment.
• Detecting hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
• Guiding dietary and medication adjustments.

Directions For Use

Insert the test strip into the meter, apply a small drop of blood to the designated area on the strip, and wait for the result to appear on the meter's display.

Benefits

• Provides accurate blood glucose readings.
• Enables regular self-monitoring.
• Helps in effective diabetes management.
• Quick and easy to use.
• Small blood sample requirement.
• Supports informed treatment decisions.

Side Effects

• Pain or discomfort at the finger-prick site
• Bruising at the finger-prick site
• Infection if lancet is not sterile
• Inaccurate readings due to improper technique
• False readings due to expired strips
• Skin irritation from alcohol swab
• Insufficient blood sample
• Meter error messages
• Difficulty handling strips
• Disposal issues
• Anxiety related to results
• Allergic reaction to strip materials (rare)

Safety Measures

• Alcohol - Use alcohol swabs to clean the finger-prick site before testing; ensure the site is dry before pricking.
• Pregnancy - Safe and essential for monitoring blood glucose during gestational diabetes or pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding - Safe and essential for monitoring blood glucose during breastfeeding for mothers with diabetes.
• Liver - Safe for use in patients with liver conditions; monitoring is crucial for diabetes management.
• Kidney - Safe for use in patients with kidney conditions; monitoring is crucial for diabetes management, especially if on dialysis.
• Lung - Safe for use in patients with lung conditions; no specific precautions related to lung function.

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