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The OneTouch® Verio™ Control Solution
The OneTouch® Verio™ control solution (Fig-
ure 7-1) is a liquid that consists of a viscosity-
adjusting agent, a preservative, a dye, a buffer
and glucose in water and has two important
uses:
•
To check that the meter and test strips are
working together properly and that the
test is performed correctly
•
To practice testing without having to use
your own blood
Two levels of control solution are available:
Mid (Blue Cap: 102-138 mg/dL) and High (Red
Cap: 298-403 mg/dL). For information on how to obtain control
solution, call Insulet’s Customer Care (24 hours/7 days): 800-591-
3455. When calling from outside the United States: 781-457-
5098.
When to perform a control solution test
•
Whenever you open a new vial of test strips
•
If you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working
properly
•
If you have had repeated unexpected blood glucose results
•
If you drop or damage the meter
Check that the meter and test strips are working
A control solution test follows the same procedure as a blood
glucose reading, except that you use a sample of control solution
instead of a drop of blood. (See “Performing a Blood Glucose
Reading” later in this chapter.)
When you perform a control solution test, if the reading is within
the control solution acceptable range, the meter is working
properly.
Control solution expiration date
OneTouch® Verio™ control solution is good for 6 months after
opening the bottle, or until the expiration date printed on the
label, whichever comes first. Count forward 6 months from the
date you open a new bottle of control solution. This is your dis-
card date. Write this date on the side of the control solution
bottle. For example, if you open the control solution on January
15, count forward 6 months to July 15. This is the discard date to
record on the bottle, as well as the date to discard it and begin
using a new bottle.
For detailed storage and usage information, refer to the
test strip insert.
Figure 7-1
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