{"id":9250,"date":"2021-10-25T01:58:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T01:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sellyourteststrips.com\/?p=9250"},"modified":"2021-10-25T01:58:12","modified_gmt":"2021-10-25T01:58:12","slug":"does-test-strip-expiration-affect-its-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sellyourteststrips.com\/does-test-strip-expiration-affect-its-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Test Strip Expiration Affect its Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

A primary concern for someone with diabetes is the recurring medical costs like test strips. Test strips are very crucial for diabetic patients to keep track of their blood sugar levels. It is expedient for them to carry out this test daily, and when you add up these costs, things can get expensive fast.<\/p>\n

Test strips can be pretty expensive. Some of them cost up to $2 per piece.\u00a0 This is why some people find it hard to dispose of their expired test strips. It can be quite frustrating to spend such an amount and then have to throw them away because they reached their expiration date.<\/p>\n

Well, the conversation around using expired test strips is a debatable and interesting one. There are a lot of controversies as to whether or not it is okay to use expired test strips. I\u2019m sure you might have considered using expired test strips to cut down costs.<\/p>\n

How do test strips work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Before deciding if you should be using an expired test strip or not, it is crucial to understand how these strips work. To you, the test strip might appear as a simple plastic. But, there is more to it than meets the eye. The test strip comprises layers that each play a significant role in giving you the test readings.<\/p>\n

A liquid-attracting layer moves your blood into the chemistry strip (a little window on the strip). The chemistry strip comprises an enzyme that reacts with the glucose in your blood and pulls off the sugar electrons. The glucometer, the mediator on the chemistry strip, picks up the pulse and signals your reading.<\/p>\n

Do Test Strips Really Expire? <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Now that we know how test strips work, let\u2019s get to the ultimate question. Do test strips really expire? Or is it just another ploy by drug industries to suck us dry?<\/p>\n

The simple answer to this is yes! Test strips do expire over time, and that\u2019s because the enzyme on the strip is living organisms, and they have a lifespan. Eventually, the enzymes will start to break down and die over time.<\/p>\n

You should also know that different brands have different enzyme tolerance. As a result, some brands\u2019 enzymes will break down faster or slower than others.<\/p>\n

What are the risks associated with using expired test strips? <\/strong><\/h4>\n

What\u2019s the worst that could happen if you continue to use an expired test strip? As you can imagine, once the enzymes which are responsible for generating your reading begin to break down, the integrity of your blood sugar readings becomes compromised. And if your reading is inaccurate, you are setting yourself up for some severe health issues.<\/p>\n

It is tempting to use expired test strips to save a few bucks, you should be cautious not to underestimate your safety concerns. Using an expired test strip isn\u2019t worth the risk. The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) strongly warns against the use of expired test strips<\/a> as they could give inaccurate results. Most experts also advise against using expired test strips.<\/p>\n

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If you have extra, unopened and unused boxes of diabetic test strips \u2013 whether you have switched brands, no longer need to test or test less frequently, or have a loved one who has passed away \u2013 don\u2019t let them gather dust until they\u2019ve expired and end up in the trash. We\u2019re the best place to sell diabetic test strips online, and if you want to sell your test strips, we\u2019re here to make the process easy and enjoyable!<\/p>\n

Visit us at\u00a0Sell Your Test Strips<\/a>\u00a0and get your free quote today!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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