THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTROL SOLUTION TESTS & HOW TO CONDUCT ONE!

[@josiesi]

Thank you so much. No one ever explained what this control solution is or how to use it. I am a new diabetic 6 months in. I’ve gone through several bottles of tests strips, not knowing I’m supposed to test them/ device. Thank you for your very clear and very informative explanation and instructions.

[@tonyagarcia4871]

I had no idea either! No one ever told me! Newly diagnosed also

[@tarag9653]

Wow thanks so much! This was so helpful! My doctor didn't tell us about this and I too discovered it when reading the manual. I googled it and there you were.

[@CathyMaddox-f1c]

Thanks you for making this video, very informative 😊

[@mikemccormick1624]

Thank you, Thank you! I was just diagnosed as prediabetic so I'm brand new to this. Your video was incredibly informative and helped me understand what the Control Solution is for and how to perform the test. I will be watching more of your videos as I get more into my testing. Thanks again!

[@MaddieNielsen]

😊 best wishes as you start your new journey with pre-diabetes.

[@iammine512]

Thank you so much. I wasn't sure what the blue or red solution was but you covered that as well as how to do the test. Thanks again.

[@MaddieNielsen]

You are welcome!! :)

[@jessicabuckley7181]

Wow thank you so much for this I was completely confused I’m a new type 2 diabetic. Had no idea how to do this I thought you had to test your level first before you do the control test. Didn’t realize that the number range was located on the bottle!! 😊 my meter just read 111 so I guess I’m ok!😅

[@vinago100]

Thanks, that was very helpful.

[@MaddieNielsen]

You are very welcome!! :)

[@karate123spark]

Thank you 🙏 Now I finally understood 😅🤓

[@cosettesales8017]

Thanks a lot for this video. 💛

[@xiomaramartez9016]

Thank you so much for the informative video. God bless.

[@MaddieNielsen]

You are so welcome! Glad this video was helpful for you Xiomara! :)

[@daisybasa847]

Thank you so much for uploading this!!!!

[@MaddieNielsen]

Thank you Daisy for watching my video! :)

[@rickierabourn2103]

Great video. Very helpful. Thank you. Rickie Rabourn

[@brianwilliams8622]

Very informative and to the point, thank you!

[@MaddieNielsen]

Thank you Brian! I am so glad this video was informative for you!

[@meerabakshi2676]

Thanks for the video as it helped us understand how to use the control solution. And, to check all the details that you suggested. Thanks.

[@aliciarodriguez1272]

Thank you, very well explained!!

[@MaddieNielsen]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching! 😀

[@sogzsgk]

Thank you ,you are excellent explained everything so clear

[@MaddieNielsen]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching! :)

[@Alliter-vk4tg]

Very Helpful. Thanks!

[@MaddieNielsen]

Thank you for watching! You are most welcome!

[@stanwerner7696]

Thanx Maddie and God Bless you also.

[@renethompson9744]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@goosemcsausagejr4471]

Well done

[@MaddieNielsen]

Thank you! :)

[@jorgeruiz9709]

Great video thank you so much!!!

[@LatinEnigma]

This video was super helpful and very detailed.

[@MaddieNielsen]

I'm so glad! :)

[@waltham1654]

Very informative and very well done. Thanks

[@MaddieNielsen]

:)

[@AlexaCastaldi]

Thank you for making this.

[@MaddieNielsen]

You’re welcome! I’m glad this video was helpful for you!!!

[@canalavg1970]

thank you for making this video

[@MaddieNielsen]

You are welcome! :) thank you for watching!

[@karengonzalez4902]

Thank you, very informative

[@MaddieNielsen]

You are welcome Karen! Glad this video was informative and helpful for you! :)

[@getu96]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@brendam5267]

Thank you that really helped me

[@MaddieNielsen]

😊

[@jellybean7253]

Thanks for this

[@MiguelRodriguez-qm1co]

Show how can used the liquid solution

[@Leeleefbaby70787]

Thank you for this.

[@MaddieNielsen]

You are welcome! Thanks you for watching! :)

[@johnutube5651]

i have never used control solution. Every six months I have lab fasting glucose test. Before going for this lab test I does a home test. If both the tests are congruent, I can assume that my glucometer is accurate.

[@MaddieNielsen]

Control solution testing is only recommended and not required, but if your lab testing and home testing are similar values, then your meter is definitely working properly for you! :)

[@beliadelosreyes6932]

Thank you, this was very helpful and informative.??? Do you every have to replace the batteries? Thanks

[@MaddieNielsen]

Good question! Yes eventually the meters need the batteries replaced. :)

[@marvinnelson5073]

Many places sell the meters, not very many sell the test solutions.

[@MaddieNielsen]

Very true. I order mine from amazon.

[@hildadebord2897]

Where do you get control solution

[@mayrasanchez3190]

So if mine is really high, does that mean my machine and/or strips are not good?

[@MaddieNielsen]

Hi Mayra! Not necessarily. There are different levels of testing solution with different ranges. Some have higher ranges than others. You test with the given solution and see if it falls into the appropriate range. If it does not, that most likely means your test strips are (unfortunately) bad!

[@CmaganaL]

Thank you for doing this video super informative and well done. One question, if the reading does not fall within the range written on the strips vial, what is what I must do? discard the strips or discard the glucose meter and buy a new one. Thank you in advance for your help.

[@MaddieNielsen]

I would discard the strips if any of them do not fall into the control solution test range!

[@drakcon03]

Thank you

[@MaddieNielsen]

You’re welcome!

[@christymallesky8670]

Thanks

[@MaddieNielsen]

You’re welcome 😊

[@benzlacson2268]

Is there available control solution in any drug stores?

[@MaddieNielsen]

I have personally not seen it in any drug stores, but I know for sure you can order it online!

[@enufots4621]

Thanks for the video! First time user. I got a control reading for my level 3 solution of 138mg/dl. Right at the edge. Level 3 range for my test strips is 102-138 mg/dl. So, does that mean the test strips and the meter is right to go? Do I need to worry that it's at 138?

[@MaddieNielsen]

Nope. That is within the normal limits so it tells you everything is accurate 😊

[@BADTIMEKING]

My Mom Onetouch Verio Flex showing error 5 / 4 / 2 every time while testing ! Stupid machine! 😠😡

[@MaddieNielsen]

Wow. That’s a lot of errors 😢

[@flyingfoxes.]

Please check she fills the little line on the strip with blood otherwise it’ll show error

[@TheMikepope43]

Thank you thats very helpful

[@MaddieNielsen]

You are welcome! I am glad it was helpful 😊

[@markspc1]

Thank you, that was well explained.

[@TommyDrone]

Thank you for this video. Very helpful.