Control Solutions

Diabetic Control Solutions are to be used to see if your glucose monitor and diabetic testing strips are working properly. A glucose control test is performed exactly like a glucose blood test; however, you use the diabetic control solution instead of blood. Usually, the diabetic control solution contains enough glucose to react with the diabetic testing strip.

Support Plus Medical has compiled these diabetic guidelines to help you with control testing. When should you perform a glucose control test?

• To practice diabetic monitoring for blood glucose (advisable with new glucose monitors to learn technique)
• When the glucose monitor is new (to confirm the glucose monitor is functioning properly)
• If you feel that the glucose monitor or diabetic testing strips are not working properly - the glucose monitor has been dropped, diabetic testing strips were left out in heat, vial of diabetic testing strips was left open, etc.

Every brand of glucose monitor has specific instructions on how to use diabetic control solutions. Please read these diabetic guidelines to ensure accuracy of the glucose control test. Some basic notes are:

• The brand of Diabetic Control Solution needed is specific for the diabetic testing strip used, not necessarily the glucose monitor being used.
• The Diabetic Control Solution range is usually found on the vial/package of diabetic testing strips.
• If there is an error, follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to isolate the problem with the glucose monitor or diabetic testing strips.

Need diabetic control solutions? Support Plus Medical can help you order your diabetic testing supplies from the convenience of your home! Additionally, Medicare and many private insurance companies will pay for diabetic supplies, such as diabetic control solutions, so you don't have to. Fill out our form to find out if you're eligible for free diabetic supplies.