Every new bottle of refills test strips comes with a 'Code strip' taped to the top of the bottle. The instructions say I need to insert this every time I use a new bottle of strips. I did not do this for my last bottle. Does this actually matter? What is the point of it?
AlphaTrak 3 refill test strip question
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Laurie&Petey
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I don’t know if it matters but when I insert it I see the cat is flashing so I hit the button once to confirm I am using for a cat.
GuppySeaweed
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I did it for the first and second, but haven't since. As long as the code pops up that's for cat calibration when you insert a test strip you're good. I do test one of the strips with the control solution for every new bottle though
@Laurie&Petey @GuppySeaweed
thanks! have you guys come across discounts for alphatrak refill strips or lancets? i am still trying to figure out the right dosage & having to test multiple times a day. i had no idea so many people used the human meters & the cost difference.
thanks! have you guys come across discounts for alphatrak refill strips or lancets? i am still trying to figure out the right dosage & having to test multiple times a day. i had no idea so many people used the human meters & the cost difference.
Laurie&Petey
Very Active Member
Unfortunately I have never seen a discount for the strips. The majority use human meters with great success, those people will retire earlier then I will
GuppySeaweed
Member
I have not
I'm about to switch to a human meter now that I'm testing more than 2-3 times a day bc the strips will cripple me financially. As far as lancets go, I've been using the relion disposable safety lancets. For some reason I can't figure out a lancing device, but these guys are easy peasy and inexpensive