Since my pancreas has failed 100% now, insulin has been keeping me going. My blood jacks in a day from 60 - up to 576 and down over time. My biggest fear with such extremes is the wide range between meters. Example: When Libre 3 CGM sensor indicates 257, my Metrix reads 212, and from the same blood drop the Contour Next ONE reads 164. All meters verifies working correctly. Due to this I find myself setting alarms more sensitive and the math for the insulin less than accurate. The CGMs are a great thing, but the data from all devices seem hit and miss no matter the diet, the exercise, of course Ketones from my damages liver may play a big part in this issue. I just don't know. It is difficult to get those specific answers. Great video, I subscribed because one can never learn enough about this disease, AND you are very easy to listen to. 👍Thank You. WAIT! I just notice the shirt you are wearing. Panthers? In Orange? Is this one of those 'small world' experiences? P.R. Panthers?
Maddie: recent T2 diagnosis following a heart attack. This stuff is new to me (I'm not a young guy anymore) and your channel is very helpful, informative and your presentation is great. It's very helpful to those of us learning this stuff for the first time. Thanks! Subscribed.
Thank you. This is a new meter for me and I had NO idea what the solution was for or how to use it. Excellent video. You should look into being a corporate trainer.
Excellent. Concise. Lucid. At 71, my blood sugar has finally snuck over 100, so I going to start testing for the first time in my life, just to keep on eye on things. As an old person who is not too technically competent, this was very helpful, rather than slogging through the 60 page manual that came with the monitor. Coupled with another good 6 minute video showing me how to set up the monitor and lancing device, and use them, I am good to go. Thanks.
Good video. For what it's worth I use two meters, two test strips (from two different containers), and prick my finger enough to feed both test strips. If there is a fairly large difference in the two readings then I know something is wrong with the meters or test strips.
Thanks, Maddie for your kind efforts, and would you please tell me what is the purpose of this Solution Test? And what if I am not doing this test? By the way, I just bought that device “Contour Next One” because I have blood sugar “Type 2” three years ago, and my age is 54, Thanks again and God bless
the control solution test is to determine if your meter is reading accurately with a control solution sample. If it is reading accurately with a control test, that means that your blood sugar meter is accurately pin pointing your current blood sugar when you do a finger stick
Maddie - I was recently diagnosed with prediabetes and am going to start tracking my sugar levels so I can learn how to control them a little better. I bought this meter and two control solutions (level 1 and level 2) -- should I be testing the meter with both of these or just one? I am pretty confused. So much information! : (
Hi Andrea! You can use either level of control solution. The only difference between the level 1 and 2 is the concentration of glucose within the solution! Hope this helps! :)
I am using the Bayer counter ez. My reading is reading on the very very edge or sometimes a point higher for the solution. Does that mean my tests will read higher?
@@MaddieNielsen been two weeks. I bought new strips. The readings are the same as the 6 month expired strips. Since I started keto diet my reading are 15 points lower. I am in the normal range for post and premeal. I wasnt following my diet for 4 months and ate pasta and pizza. So my pre meal reading was around 105 when I started checking again my blood sugar two weeks ago.
So is there a way to adjust the calibration of the glucose meter to bring it back into normal range? I just tested my Contour Next and its right at the upper range of 140. Now im wondering if ALL my readings have been 10-15 higher than they should be. Time to break out the instruction manual.... Edit: According to the instruction manual (page 35) if the control test is outside of range you either need new glucose strips, new control solution, or a new meter🙄. So I guess tomorrow ill go buy some new strips and control solution just to be on the safe side.
@@MaddieNielsen - Thanks for the tip. I ended up just buying another Next One glucose meter because it was difficult finding more control solution locally on short notice. After comparing test results between my old meter and the new one with new test strips, everything was the same. So I guess the control solution was bad or I didnt apply it properly. A new meter was only $20 and now i'll always have 2 different meters to compare results so it worked out well in the end.
My guess is that the manufacturer will say the device needs replacement, if the strips are not the culprit. There should be some way to enter a correction parameter thru firmware but probably more profitable for the seller to entice you to buy a new one. Just guessing.
i’m so confused rn, i feel super high. like i can taste it and i’m extremely thirsty, but my meter says i’m 72. i did the control solution and it’s in range too. guess i’m gonna treat a low??? it’s too late for this.
I have never heard of the EZ contour. I think the EZ contour must be different then the Contour Next One! I am sorry to hear it has been highly inaccurate for you!
Since my pancreas has failed 100% now, insulin has been keeping me going. My blood jacks in a day from 60 - up to 576 and down over time. My biggest fear with such extremes is the wide range between meters. Example: When Libre 3 CGM sensor indicates 257, my Metrix reads 212, and from the same blood drop the Contour Next ONE reads 164. All meters verifies working correctly. Due to this I find myself setting alarms more sensitive and the math for the insulin less than accurate. The CGMs are a great thing, but the data from all devices seem hit and miss no matter the diet, the exercise, of course Ketones from my damages liver may play a big part in this issue. I just don't know. It is difficult to get those specific answers.
Great video, I subscribed because one can never learn enough about this disease, AND you are very easy to listen to.
👍Thank You.
WAIT! I just notice the shirt you are wearing. Panthers? In Orange? Is this one of those 'small world' experiences? P.R. Panthers?
Great job!! Clear and concise, no extra chit chat.
Maddie: recent T2 diagnosis following a heart attack. This stuff is new to me (I'm not a young guy anymore) and your channel is very helpful, informative and your presentation is great. It's very helpful to those of us learning this stuff for the first time. Thanks! Subscribed.
Thank you Brian! I hope your journey with Type 2 diabetes is going smoothly! Thank you so much for subscribing! :)
I'm a newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic and I found this video very helpful.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video and to share it with us!
Thank you. This is a new meter for me and I had NO idea what the solution was for or how to use it. Excellent video. You should look into being a corporate trainer.
Thank you for the really nice compliment. 😊☺️
Excellent. Concise. Lucid. At 71, my blood sugar has finally snuck over 100, so I going to start testing for the first time in my life, just to keep on eye on things. As an old person who is not too technically competent, this was very helpful, rather than slogging through the 60 page manual that came with the monitor. Coupled with another good 6 minute video showing me how to set up the monitor and lancing device, and use them, I am good to go. Thanks.
I am glad this video was helpful for you ☺️
69 year old here, who also just started testing as my recent physical came back 147. I'm watching vids to get comfortable with the process.
Thanks! Is there any reason not to just directly put a drop onto the end of the test strip?
Great, thanks for lovely explain! Bless u
Thank you very much. Very helpful, very clear and very much appreciated.
Thank you Cooper for watching my videos! I am glad this video was helpful for you! :)
Good idea to check accuracy. Are you Type 1 or 2? What are your thoughts on the accuracy of expired strips? I have some that expired 07/31/23
Thank you for a great and easy to follow video.
This was very helpful, thank you, God bless!
Good video. For what it's worth I use two meters, two test strips (from two different containers), and prick my finger enough to feed both test strips. If there is a fairly large difference in the two readings then I know something is wrong with the meters or test strips.
Thanks very much!❤
I have been looking for this exact information, thank you.Thank you.
You are welcome!
👌 thank you!
Thank you for watching! ☺️
Thanks, that was helpful!
Very well explained
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
Life saver
Thanks, Maddie for your kind efforts, and would you please tell me what is the purpose of this Solution Test? And what if I am not doing this test? By the way, I just bought that device “Contour Next One” because I have blood sugar “Type 2” three years ago, and my age is 54, Thanks again and God bless
the control solution test is to determine if your meter is reading accurately with a control solution sample. If it is reading accurately with a control test, that means that your blood sugar meter is accurately pin pointing your current blood sugar when you do a finger stick
Thanks maddie 👍👍you give more info than Bayer
😊 thank you for the compliment
Maddie - I was recently diagnosed with prediabetes and am going to start tracking my sugar levels so I can learn how to control them a little better. I bought this meter and two control solutions (level 1 and level 2) -- should I be testing the meter with both of these or just one? I am pretty confused. So much information! : (
Hi Andrea! You can use either level of control solution. The only difference between the level 1 and 2 is the concentration of glucose within the solution! Hope this helps! :)
Thank you so much
You are welcome
IF THE TEST IS OFF CAN MY cONTOUR ONE NEXT BE RE-CALIBRATED? OR BUY A NEW METER.
I am using the Bayer counter ez. My reading is reading on the very very edge or sometimes a point higher for the solution. Does that mean my tests will read higher?
Possibly. If you are unsure, I would test with another meter to ensure your blood sugar readings are accurate
@@MaddieNielsen been two weeks. I bought new strips. The readings are the same as the 6 month expired strips. Since I started keto diet my reading are 15 points lower. I am in the normal range for post and premeal. I wasnt following my diet for 4 months and ate pasta and pizza. So my pre meal reading was around 105 when I started checking again my blood sugar two weeks ago.
thankyou~
:) You're welcome!
The control solution test is something I rarely do. And even when I do it with expired solution.
I’ve used expired solution too and it doesn’t seem to make a difference 😊
So is there a way to adjust the calibration of the glucose meter to bring it back into normal range? I just tested my Contour Next and its right at the upper range of 140. Now im wondering if ALL my readings have been 10-15 higher than they should be. Time to break out the instruction manual....
Edit: According to the instruction manual (page 35) if the control test is outside of range you either need new glucose strips, new control solution, or a new meter🙄. So I guess tomorrow ill go buy some new strips and control solution just to be on the safe side.
If you are ever unsure, definitely get new test strips as sometimes the strips can go bad, leading to inaccurate blood sugar readings.
@@MaddieNielsen - Thanks for the tip. I ended up just buying another Next One glucose meter because it was difficult finding more control solution locally on short notice. After comparing test results between my old meter and the new one with new test strips, everything was the same. So I guess the control solution was bad or I didnt apply it properly. A new meter was only $20 and now i'll always have 2 different meters to compare results so it worked out well in the end.
I always forget to order control solutions and check 😅 I really should as it's been years
😂 it happens!! 😅
What if it's over the range listed?
My guess is that the manufacturer will say the device needs replacement, if the strips are not the culprit. There should be some way to enter a correction parameter thru firmware but probably more profitable for the seller to entice you to buy a new one. Just guessing.
i’m so confused rn, i feel super high. like i can taste it and i’m extremely thirsty, but my meter says i’m 72. i did the control solution and it’s in range too. guess i’m gonna treat a low??? it’s too late for this.
Sometimes high and low symptoms do not make sense at all. Or you may feel one way and end up being another.
Where can i buy that stuff?
Control solution can be bought from Amazon. That is where I got mine! 😊
The Next ONe does NOT require coding
The ez contour isn't accurate to me
I have never heard of the EZ contour. I think the EZ contour must be different then the Contour Next One! I am sorry to hear it has been highly inaccurate for you!
You have a beautiful nose.
Thank you 😊
Horrible audio. Can barely hear you
Thank you so much!
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