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I have Gestational Diabetes. When do I need to code my blood glucose meter?

I was recently diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. I have been home testing since then and everything was fine. I coded my meter the very first time and my levels have been normal. All of a sudden for the last 2 days, my levels have been higher (with no new change in my diet). My meter is a OneTouch Ultra and I receive 4 vials of test strips (each vial contains 25 strips). All the vials in the 4 pack have code 25 on them. So I figured I just code it once using 25 and it was ready. Am I supposed to code it every time I open a new vial?? Or once I open a new 4 pack of vials? I am really confused and I hope my levels haven’t been wrong! I really need some help correcting this because I do not want to be put on insulin. Thanks :)

You code the meter for each NEW vial of strips.

If the meter already has the proper code for the NEW vials of strips, then you do not need to recode.

Still, it is better to just go ahead and recode for each new vial. get into the habit, and you will NEVER be wrong.

5 responses so far
  1. Mr. Peachy® Said,

    If the code on the vial is the same, there’s no need to recode the glucometer. Blood sugar levels can (and do) vary w/o major changes in diet. Any sort of stress can cause your BGL to rise. Any sort of change in physical activity or sleep patterns can affect your BGL. There is no need to worry about insulin as long as you remember this: Nothing will help keep your blood sugar in range better than mild daily exercise, and a high nutrient, low carb Calorie, natural foods based diet.
    References :
    http://www.drfuhrman.com

  2. Gary B Said,

    You code the meter for each NEW vial of strips.

    If the meter already has the proper code for the NEW vials of strips, then you do not need to recode.

    Still, it is better to just go ahead and recode for each new vial. get into the habit, and you will NEVER be wrong.
    References :

  3. tim g Said,

    no. watch the sugar.
    References :

  4. NEV.R.2L8 Said,

    You would think all the same codes mean just that but it does not work that way all the time. Each new vial should be coded. Sacrifice a test strip with a control test once a week. There is a control solution sold that will give a specific reading.
    References :

  5. crazyowl Said,

    You only need to code your meter when you use a new container of test strips with a different number, If you are worried the numbers are out you should have a small bottle of test fluid try testing the meter it should tell you how in the manual that came with the machine,
    References :
    Retired nurse/diabetic

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