Ascensia Glucometer (Blood Glucose Testing Supplies) is an over-the-counter blood glucose test that helps people manage their diabetes. Monitoring your blood glucose levels can help you manage your blood sugar and reduce the risk of health problems. Ascensia Glucometer belongs to a class of medications called Blood Glucose Tests. It works by using a lancet to draw blood virtually painlessly and a test strip to measure the amount of glucose in your blood.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Ascensia Glucometer from Canada manufactured by Ascensia. The generic version is not available.
Ascensia Glucometer is a blood glucose monitoring device and is not expected to cause side effects.
You should not use the Ascensia Glucometer if you are allergic to blood glucose testing supplies or any of the ingredients in the Ascensia Glucometer. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. Ascensia Glucometer is not expected to interact with other medications. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Ascensia Contour Next is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Monitoring blood glucose during pregnancy can help ensure a healthy pregnancy and reduce the risks of gestational diabetes. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. The Blood Glucose Testing Supplies are not expected to pass into breast milk or harm your nursing infant. Use this device exactly as your doctor prescribes. Ascensia Glucometer comes as a blood glucose meter, test strips, and lancets. The lancets are intended for single-patient use only. It is used to collect capillary blood for testing. The test strips are used with the blood glucose meter to check blood glucose levels.
Wash your hands with soap and water before obtaining blood. Rinse and dry your hands. Use a lancet to obtain blood. Remove the endcap by gently snapping the endcap from top to bottom. Rotate (do not remove) the protective cap on the lancet ¼ turn. Firmly push the lancet straight into the lancet holder. After you hear or feel the click, continue pushing until the lancet comes to a complete stop. Twist off the protective cap. Select the Puncture Depth. Shallower punctures are typically used on softer than average skin. Select middle for average skin and select deep for harder-than-average or calloused skin. Place the lancet firmly against the puncture site. Press the blue release button without moving the puncture finger or the lancing device. The more pressure you apply, the deeper the puncture will be. After the puncture, wait a few seconds, then stroke down your hand and fingers towards the puncture site to form a drop of blood. Do not squeeze around the puncture site. Immediately apply blood to the glucose test strip as directed. Insert the test strip in the appropriate glucose meter and follow the instructions to test your blood. Store Ascensia Glucometer at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.