Difference between Level 1 and Level 2 Control Solution

[@isaiaspereyra5417]

Thanks i just bought a meter its not for me its for a friend but i want to give her everything they need, i appreciate you for taking the time to explain how a solution works

[@HS-tm1bp]

Thank You I have been looking everywhere for this information.

[@Crash88]

I just got a OneTouch Ultra 2, didn't come with control solutions but the site has 3 and 4. No clue which to buy and their "helpline" was pretty much useless.

[@Joan-j3l]

So which level is correct to use ?

[@mommymur]

I talked with Contour Next and their control solution levels (which one to order) Level 1 or 2 (which is indicated on my test strips bottle. The Rep said either level 1 or 2 will test both ranges. Is that correct for Contour Next?

[@A_man213]

Thanks needed a refresher course

[@RENSPUR]

Maybe people do not know what Level 1, 2 or 3 means. Level of what? For those who do not know, the term "LEVEL" is a range of blood sugar. 1 is low (maybe 70 to 110,) 2 is a medium reading (maybe 110 to 160) and if there is a 3rd (maybe above 160). So, "LEVEL" refers to a manufactuer's arbitrary ranges of sugar in your blood sample. Arbitrary because each manufactuer gauges the zones differently. There are National Standards for everything. So, why not a National Standard for "blood sugar" readings.

[@minotaur9419]

Glenn Fanning: Thanks, dude. You must be a teacher. That is exactly the information I was looking to find. Thanks for posting.

[@kg-ve2jt]

@@minotaur9419 I too

[@kg-ve2jt]

I was really seeing this video to know what is Level and I got to know from your posting. Thanks for posting!

[@juliewilbur8754]

Right!

[@juliewilbur8754]

Right!

[@raghunandan9290]

I want to know . Whats the difference if I get Level 1 Nimber on Machine display and it matches with exact range on Strips Box . Vs L2 Number on display and matching L2 range im Strip box ??

[@katrinawilliams-herndon8682]

Can you use any brand of solution with any meter?

[@davidspearman507]

I have a question, so I bought a new glucose reader and I had some test solutions leftover from my last glucose reader that hasn't expired yet. I tried it on the new machine but got numbers that don't match my new glucose tester ranges but falls into place with the old one. Do I have to buy a test solution that is for this glucose tester or are they all work with another?

[@PharmacistTips]

You'll want to buy the test solution specific to your machine for accurate results.

[@JamesEnTennessee]

I use OneTouch Ultra test strips and the "Control Range", listed on the bottle, is 116-157 which is a 41 point difference. Can a reading be accurate if there is that much of a variance? Is there a meter that is more accurate? I did three test at the same time on three different fingers of left hand and got a 119, 112, 102. not sure what to make of this.

[@hoare-r]

EU code allows 15% hence accuracy is not great.

[@bluemisty222]

Or those levels on the test strip container L one or L2 only for where the solution range should be or is that for your blood level reading as well that with those specific strips your blood level reading should fall within that range?

[@PharmacistTips]

Those levels are to be used only when using control solution.

[@RodADavison]

Why are the ranges so wide how do you determine if the meter is accurate if it falls in between the correct range but seems like it could still be off. Example Level 2 says 72-97 and solutions says 77 it's on the lower end but could 20 points low if designed to come in on the higher side?

[@MichaelS537]

Does it matter which control solution you use, I was sent the level four with my meter but can't find level four to purchase since I have lost the vial and need to do another control. Will the level 3 be fine to use?

[@PharmacistTips]

I don't think the level matters too much as long as you are using the correct control solution for your meter..

[@denisefosburg6802]

Are the control solutions meter specific? I have a new meter that said there was solution with the kit but there was no bottle. My previous meter has some solution different brands of meters. Can it use that solution on my new one?

[@PharmacistTips]

Yes, control solution is meter specific.

[@kesselrunheroj8497]

@@PharmacistTips Which level am I supposed to use? Do I have to test my meter at all levels listed on the bottle of test strips?

[@keithjohnson5190]

@@kesselrunheroj8497 I had the same question, it is on the solution bottle. Mine was Level 2.

[@Kirlars]

I have an Exactive Vital glucometer that comes with a chip. It has started to show some unreal results when I measure my blood sugar, but I cannot find a control solution for that brand. There is no control solution for Exactive Vital? If no, I guess I have to dismiss the meter and buy a new one? The strips are OK. Just opened a new box yesterday. Expiration date in 2024. I hope someone can help me out on these doubts. Thank you in advance.

[@timh0722]

Can control solutions react accurately regardless of the manufacturer of the meter?

[@PharmacistTips]

No, each manufacturer requires specific control solution, they are not interchangeable.

[@RENSPUR]

You have not explained what the levels are (after a pluethera of jaw boneing)!!!

[@PharmacistTips]

It varies by manufacturer, it is generally listed on the bottle of test strips. Which machine do you use?

[@fantacide]

It would be useful to know whether I need to buy all levels to test my meter’s accuracy, or if I need only one level.

[@SatyakumarChakma]

Riding after meal 11.3 is diabetic?

[@kesselrunheroj8497]

so which level am i supposed to use? Do I have to use all three control solutions?

[@kathleengregory5227]

Contour next one for the control solution I got told to check Walmart, Walgreen, CVS, Kroger's , Amazon.

[@PharmacistTips]

Most pharmacies will order control solution for you.

[@Bob31415]

Why are the ranges on the TEST STRIP bottle??? Do the test strips contain glucose? Shouldn't the control solution have a specific level of glucose so you can verify that the meter and test strips are reading that number?

[@hoare-r]

test ranges are outside eu code which only allows 15% !!

[@Ms.J62]

Bunching of talking and no help!