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If My Test Strips Have Expired Will It Affect My Reading

A DiabetesTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fredericton, NB
April 22
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Short answer is "maybe"

They have been tested to give a valid reading for X amount of time

Might they work just fine after that date, sure, probably rated on the safe side of things

But would I be dosing insulin based on a test strip that was 6 months or a year out of date - maybe not - an insulin overdose can kill you

April 22

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