Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies is an over-the-counter testing kit used to measure blood glucose levels for people with diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a condition that happens when your blood sugar levels are too high. Monitoring your blood glucose level regularly can help you manage your diabetes. Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies belong to a class of drugs called class III medical devices. They work by measuring glucose levels through a small sensor applied to the back of your upper arm and then transmitting the data to a reader device, which displays the current glucose reading without the need for finger pricks.
Manufacturer Information
We currently offer the brand Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies from Canada manufactured by Abbott. There is no generic for this product.
Get medical help immediately if you have any of these signs or an allergic reaction while using Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies. The most common side effects of Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies may include the following:
• Mild skin irritation
Contact your doctor right away if you have any of the severe side effects, including:
• Frequent urination;
• Increased tiredness;
• Reader issues, especially in extreme temperatures;
• Slow wound healing
These are not all of the side effects of Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies. Always contact your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
You should not use Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies if you are allergic to Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies or any ingredient in Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, especially if you:
• Are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed;
• Are critically ill;
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant;
• Are undergoing dialysis;
• Have high levels of vitamin C in your blood;
• Have severe dehydration
Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be drug interactions between the Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies and other medicines. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Using this device during pregnancy is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies is a device that does not pass into breast milk or harm your nursing infant. Use this device precisely as your doctor prescribes. Freestyle Glucose Testing Supplies come as a testing kit with test strips, lancets, and a meter. Avoid moles, veins, bones, and tendons when selecting your test site. You can choose another site if you experience bruising at the test site. Wash your hands and the test site with warm, soapy water to ensure accurate results. Thoroughly dry your hands and the test site. Do not use lotion or cream on the test site. Remove the test strip from the vial and insert it in the meter to turn it on. The meter will turn off after 2 minutes of inactivity. Remove and reinsert the unused test strip to restart the meter. Obtain a blood drop with the lancing device. Apply and hold the blood to one area of the test strip until you hear a beep. You can view the result on the meter. The time it takes the meter to display a result depends on your blood glucose level. Higher glucose levels require more time. Remove the test strip to turn the meter off. Dispose of the used lancet and test strip correctly. Avoid getting dirt, dust, blood, or liquid in the meter test strip and data ports. Clean the outside of the meter using a damp cloth, mild detergent, and water. Do not immerse the meter in water or other liquid. Store this device at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.