True Metrix Glucose Meter How to use

[@PharmacistTips]

Get control solution and test strips on Amazon amzn.to/3HZyUmH (affiliate link)

[@shelia1965]

do you turn it on by pressing the middle top when i turn it on i see this

[@Glam_GlittzNails]

I can’t tell you how many pokes I did to my finger until I decided to KZbin it and came across this great video thank you so much

[@PharmacistTips]

Glad it helped!

[@hectorortiz8297]

Hola denise

[@Steppingonlegos702]

I did the same exact thing! I even bled on my booklet haha

[@Glam_GlittzNails]

@@Steppingonlegos702 🤣🤣 lol

[@85Lotto]

My mom would of appreciated me watching this. Oh well, only about 16 stabs later. 😃

[@EddaElid]

So glad I came across this video. I kept getting E -2 error. I finally realized what I was doing wrong. I kept dropping my blood on top of the testing strip instead of placing my blood against the edge of the strip. I didn’t realize that the strip would automatically suck up (soak up ) the necessary amount of blood. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@ozgeguney5285]

The same here. I tried 4 times and got E2 before this video.

[@samanthaamichan6552]

Lol me too

[@c.ingabire3313]

Thank you for sharing this video. I tried 3times because I was getting an E- 2 error message. Now I understand how the blood goes on the test strip correctly.

[@stevenallen3727]

@@samanthaamichan6552 me 3 😁

[@mmanacguy]

I felt pretty stupid once I realized I was doing it wrong. I did the same thing twice🤦 Glad I'm not the only one. Lol

[@nae8141]

Omg thank you for this tutorial! The instructions that came with the monitor were so complex and overwhelming and I was about to give up. You're a lifesaver.

[@PharmacistTips]

Glad I could help!

[@ozgeguney5285]

I tried 4 times and got E2 before this video. Very helpful indeed 👍

[@sycona1]

I used this video to get through my first time trying to use the kit. It sure helped, but I wish there was more info on how to adjust the 1-5settings. I think 1 is the strongest, now that I've played with it some. Thank you so much for preparing and providing this video.

[@ash8226]

1 is the least deep. The higher the number the deeper the needle will stick.

[@cary5818]

Thank you for this great video. You showed us how to use it as opposed to other videos who just talked and did not show!! I poked my fingers many times till I found this GREAT ONE.

[@fattsfatts7891]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! THE ONE WE GOT AT HOSPITAL KEPT SAYING E1 OR E2. THIS WAS SO HELPFUL AND QUICK. THANK YOU!

[@margehernandez9220]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just got my monitor and was getting confused with reading so many different instructions. Saved me a big headache 👍🏼🙂

[@otemoyansan]

Thank you. The instructions that came with the meter is too small .Your instructions is very helpful.

[@PharmacistTips]

Glad it helped

[@katiek1856]

This is very helpful. I have a sister in law who has to wait several months to test if she is diabetic. I’m buying her this $20 meter as a beginners device for her to check her levels just for peace of mind. I’m sure her doctor will recommend a more high tech monitor if she is diabetic. I did check on the prices for the test strips and they are $74 for 100 ct. That just seems crazy!! Almost a dollar per strip after tax. And I don’t know how much the lancets are yet but holy smokes.

[@stevenallen3727]

Amazon has the Test Strips (True Metrix Glucose Test Strips) $30 for a 100

[@mrmastermistakemaker1915]

I want to thank you for this video because it was so informative and help me get through this process with ease

[@PharmacistTips]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found it useful.

[@mrmastermistakemaker1915]

I certainly did. You totally cure my fear.

[@sherryd3299]

It took me several hours on how to use the clear plastic things and where to put the lancet in. Finally it's working ok. For me I get much less pain, and larger blood drop when testing just above my knee.

[@patrickwilson4902]

I had to come here, to know how to use it... Thank You So Much!!!!

[@wking40bk]

Mi esposo habla solo ingles y yo español no entendia las instrucciones encontre su video y soluciono su problema🙏

[@fawnclemens7151]

So very glad I found this site. Thank you so very much for posting this!!

[@katsan2719]

This is a great video I didn't if should drop the blood on the tap or let the blood go onto the test strip thank you.

[@Taitcreates639]

Just got my True Metrix today, helpful video

[@PharmacistTips]

Glad it helped

[@naomibowman3811]

This is so amazing Doc u taught usquite well how we can understand i love it

[@serega4087]

Thank you very much, I never done anything like it but worked like a charm

[@PharmacistTips]

Glad it helped

[@CarmenRivera-id6cl]

I just tried an the pen don't know how to use it.but the machine is beautiful.

[@godivanubian995]

Thank you so much! I was able to set this up for my Dad 😊

[@Jiraister]

Thanks so much for the video. These other videos do not explain how this thing works.

[@thummakhoong]

Thank you! Your video helped guide me through my first test. Much appreciated!

[@PharmacistTips]

Glad it helped!

[@tex1des]

Thank u so so much for this video...really helped me a lot

[@2teeloveit250]

Thanks

[@carlosalanderos]

Very helpful. Thanks for the video!!!

[@BigRob673]

I get either E0 or E5, I've gone though about 10 strips. I've had a Gluco Navii meter for years without issues. I'm not sure what's going on.

[@Ana-db4km]

Husband diabetic, had heart attack, stroke, pacemaker,,, it's been 8 months and we can't figure this device,,, also getting E2 and E3 on display, he's angry at this point, when it displays level is always an old reading done at doctor's office.. I'm at the point of saying "fuck this" and then dump it in the trash, but it isn't my device, so I keep on trying. 🙄

[@adrianlocklear7086]

Was having a very difficult time getting it to work followed your steps and worked the first time thank u

[@realtalk2916]

when loading the lancers...just dont install to deep in the holder set at 5 it will prick your finger perfectly however forcing it deep into the holder will prevent how much of the needle is provided once triggered

[@tac73]

For consistency, I bottom-out the lancet each time I insert one. I set to level 4. Which is perfect, each time for me.

[@johnvillescas9416]

Hey bro, just wanna say thank you for this video. Super helpful 👊

[@azoulas1]

Thanks for the walkthrough video, it was very helpful.

[@healingenso7923]

Awesome. I still got my test strip inserted the wrong way round on try 1. But remembering this is supposed to be idiot proof, I looked for what stupid thing I could have been wrong. After 5 attempts to draw blood I finally got a reading. Libre 3 (+26 hours since applying) = 53 True Metrix Finger Stick = 141. No. I have not been hypoglycemic for the last 8 hours. Time to make a call to Abbott.

[@patrickwilson4902]

Thank You!!!! I just got one..Needed to know how to use it...207 was mine... The man that's trying to build-up my credit score from Indianapolis...💯🇺🇲🤙

[@mannygulliver2668]

Thank you for this advice, it has helped a lot. Do I change the pin after every use?

[@tiffanykinley1538]

Yes the lancets are only one time use needles. You can get blood born bacteria from using the lancets twice.

[@lucerogonzalez8864]

​@@tiffanykinley1538how do you remove the lancets to put a new one?

[@lucerogonzalez8864]

So how do you remove the lancets to put a new one?

[@KJABurch]

Is there a certain way to dispose of used lancets and test strips? It just feels wrong to me throwing in normal trash. I feel like I should have one of the red containers like at the doctors office.

[@MS-lk1cn]

Thanks so much for this instructional video. Most appreciated.

[@tammyparker1216]

This was a helpful video. Thank you for posting it.

[@Amy-un9hb]

How do I set the date and time? The arrows aren't letting me change anything, also, the blood draw symbol is not showing up on the screen.

[@irmaadams7780]

This video helps with entering into the unknown. It’s a bit intimidating at first. Thanks.

[@PharmacistTips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alliebart3300]

Nice, I use FreeStyle libre with Nightrider, it help me to continuous track the glucose on the phone. They are a game changer, save me having to do multiple finger pricks everyday.

[@josearellano5778]

Eye doctor I just want to say thank you for the video very informative 75% blind so it's hard for me to read literature specially some of it being in very small print that being said I have an issue with my meter I put the test strip in and it doesn't power up and when I finally got it to power up it said E3 can you tell me what I'm doing wrong

[@ATORealty2u]

What should be a normal results?

[@MAGA-wk9st]

What does the letters ALT mean on the bottom left when my blood sugar number shows? This meter is by far most accurate I've ever used. LOVE IT!!!

[@PharmacistTips]

ALT indicates it is in alternative site testing mode. To change that, insert a strip and press the left arrow button on the top of the meter. The "ALT" should no longer show on the screen and the meter is regular finger tip testing mode.

[@CornPopWazABadDude]

Do you have to have control solution? They don't even sell it at Walgreen where they sell the device...?

[@tac73]

I tried compressing the tip of my finger with my thumb, as shown in the video. I didn't like that! I could definitely feel the stick. As a noobie, I have some advise of my own. After 2 weeks of this, I found that, using 30ga lancets, instead of the 28ga which come with the meter, placing the TrueDraw device on my finger with very slight pressure, and set to level 4, provides a good blood sample, with no discomfort at all.

[@mellewis4295]

How many times can you use the same lancets??

[@WillnorJimenez]

Do you have to replace the needle every time you do a blood test or how often?

[@krystalwright3517]

I figured out how to do it when you prick from the side let the blood glide into the strip the blood should not be all over the strip it’s suppose to slide ryt in the line that’s it so prick from the side it let it glide ito the the tiny line I hope this helped it took me about 8 times to get this good luck on your journey

[@رجاءعلي-ح1د]

مرحبا تحية لك من العراق لدي هذا الجهاز ولاأعرف كيفية تنظيمه من حيث الوقت ووقت التخزين وأشكال الاختبار قبل وبعد الأكل .. نرجو ترجمة الفديو الى العربية ولك كل الشكر والتقدير

[@rhondaurb]

This is so helpful thank you so much

[@ghalibsaddat8991]

This video was great! Thanks for your help

[@PharmacistTips]

Glad it helped!

[@firerainkeeler]

How do I set this meter, I got a new battery but I need to know how to set it! Please go slow because I have had 3 Strokes and my comprehension has gotten a little inpaired thank you very much!

[@AR-cw4he]

Can I check my ketones on this meter? Thank you

[@stephanieg.9318]

What if the device isn’t reading it like turning on? Do I have to go and get another one?

[@SallyCraft-mj5nw]

is there a calibration needed? Every test I take shows up considerably higher (i.e. 112=133) when I sync and transfer to app on iPhone. Thank you

[@marthacarbonero1385]

What do u do if u want to check your past sugar levels

[@randalljames1587]

Much appreciated it worked as i thought thanks

[@donnamullins-e2n]

when i put blood on strip I get a E 2 message. can u tell me what todo? please

[@lavernejohnson353]

How do you set the time on this meter can you do a video on that

[@PharmacistTips]

here's a video that covers setting the time kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX7QYX6ZnLKYjZI

[@johnbright5444]

Do you have to set date to use

[@RobertoIbarra-i6v]

Can I check passed sugars checks if I forgot to writing down

[@jeloroc5418]

I got the E-2 error message 3 times out of 5 tests and I follow the instructions to a T. Which really sucks when they only give you 10 lancets & 10 test strips. Even with 0 errors it's not enough to do even a week's worth of testing (if you're doing it before and after every meal). This is my 2nd time trying to get on top of my diabetes and it's perplexing why they never give you the supplies you need to test like they want you to? Also, with this particular product there is so many small print instructions, some of which contradict each other, for example whether to use alcohol or not. This product also has a warning that you need all 3 levels of control solution to test if this device is working properly yet they only provide you with one.

[@deborahgory2781]

How do you remove lancet from holder after testing? You didn’t show.

[@a234633]

So I have a Walgreens one but I ran out of strips but no Walgreens close to me are there other ones that will work?

[@MrRoman-lo6ih]

questions about the recording. I'm doing 12 hours fast. I stop eating at 12am-12pm every day. Do I still write the number for before and after breakfast/ before and after lunch even though I'm fasting at that time? Do I do the test only once a day? First-time diabetic (non-insuline dependant) patient. thanks

[@evelia01982]

Yes is good so you could know your glocuse level.

[@marialopez1718]

Hey how do you take used needles out ?

[@dariusjhodge1]

I did 4 test in a row and got 4 different numbers. Kept going higher

[@rellafante5562]

I'm assuming you use a new lancet every time. How should you properly dispose of the lancet?

[@KTAC1]

Thanks a lot for this helpful video

[@thanosave7112]

I have 2 glucose meters. True Matrix and another brand. Consistently, the True matrix almost always is 10 points above the other glucose machine ???

[@Ana-db4km]

😭😭 my device keeps saying error and when it reads the sample it displays an old reading, not diabetic but I keep trying on myself so I can do husbands levels,,, still nothing, so frustrating.

[@yanelyhechavarria9794]

Same here

[@yungladieA021]

Do u have to change the blue thing every time u stick your self

[@starblu4954]

I appreciate your assistance

[@emmanuelwitonsky9142]

How do you clear all the readings

[@asher6657]

my meter gives alot o e-4 errors when i install a strip. sometimes the last 10 strips in the container all read E-4 . What does that mean?

[@ummsalamah7711]

Yup

[@Tangential59]

E4 Keeps Appearing even After it’s been used without any problems.. WEIRD!!!

[@sashagordon8952]

Did I miss something, when do you use the control solution? My bad I fast forward the video, he said he will post it in a separate video.

[@overpass8690]

Amazing video

[@phyllisperez4880]

How do you clear the readings out of the device?

[@PharmacistTips]

There is not a way to clear the old readings.

[@liudmiladallman8687]

Thank you, how to take used needles out ?

[@MrGheller]

Can the lancets/needles😊 be reused? How many times?

[@macrumpton]

Do we need to change the Lance with every test?

[@alondraa.lagoss]

YES !! good thing they’re not expensive thought :)

[@alondraa.lagoss]

*though

[@sharondavis56]

Does this meter save your results each day? I can't find them. The app says to attach the cable to upload to your computer. Mine didn't come with a cable, nor the forearm adaptor, nor the control solution. Is the only way to save the results is to manually record them myself?

[@johndow8039]

Awesome video. Thank you so much

[@ATLTRANSPORTER2]

Thanks. I bought the same meter.

[@elizabethscott3291]

What does E3 mean on the meter?

[@thanosave7112]

i have 2 glucose machines . true metriz is always higher ?? which one is correct ??

[@gmacchiavello]

Thanks, very useful video!

[@DrewClarkSongs]

How often to replace needle. That would have been helpful.

[@PharmacistTips]

Lancets are one time use and should be replaced each time you test.

[@mountainman.4478]

Hi I have two of these meters. One gives me about a higher reading buy 20 points. Is there a way to calibrate these meters? Thanks

[@bubbamell50]

Have you tried using the control solution? That lets you know if it’s working right.

[@dianekagikas3403]

I cannot seem to get a reading. It comes up with an E message? What am I doing wrong?

[@teddoran1123]

Is there a way to clear the memory of the meter?

[@rmf-s2460]

How do I look at my last reading, and then my reading before that, and so on?

[@SkilledEddie]

Hi I recently had blood work done for a general health check and my glucose was 100 after 12-14 hours of fasting. I did have a medium chocolate milkshake the night before from McDonald's and I read that's 80 grams of sugar. I'm wondering if some of that sugar was still somehow left in my body giving that reading. So anyway I was thinking of getting this so I can check and save money going back to the lab. I don't have health insurance.

[@Jcccc23]

Same bro I checked my blood sugar after 8 hours ate two slices of cheesecake the night before I was at 105 . Did you find out if you had diabetes or something?

[@jonicab]

Nicely done. Thanks

[@melldavenport4040]

Thanks you very much brother😊

[@himerrodriguez8840]

Thank you so much

[@swadeshmalhotra5102]

I just bought true Metrix but when I am using it always meter shows E 2 or E3 so just explain me where l am doing wrong please

[@RiverPlaid]

Thanks for for your help🌸

[@mj9949]

Thank you but You didn't describe other features on the meter its self