Is it safe to use expired glucose test strips in your glucose monitor? Are they still accurate? What are the risks of using expired glucose strips in your glucometer when managing diabetes?

I wanted to point out that with this monitor it was not necessary to wipe away the first drop of blood. Some newer monitors don't require this, however, always read your monitor's instructions.

In this video, Nurse Sarah demonstrates the difference between strips that were expired approximately 8 months vs strips that are still valid. Although some strips might still read accurate, you can also get some inaccurate results.

It is important to always use valid, unexpired test strips because your diabetes medication is often adjusted based on your glucose (blood sugar) readings.

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