Meters, test strips and calibrating

[5ive]

I have a One Touch Ultra mini that I've been using for a couple of months now.

The pharmacist showed me how to use it including checking the calibration to the strips.

The strips I'm using say that I should get a reading of 100-133 when using the calibrating liquid that came with the meter. However, during the last four calibrations the meter is consistently reading 146. I'm not sure what's causing this. I usually put a drop on my finger and let the strip soak it up.

Anybody got any ideas? The next bottle of strips I have (100-133) are reading the same 146.

Kindest regards.

[volleyball]

I alway went straight from the bottle to the strips. Could be your bottle has expired or your meter is way off. Easy enough to test with another calibration bottle.

[Who?]

Don't put it on your finger.

[RobiJo]

Make sure you have the right code in the meter.

[owlyn]

Do not put it on your finger, and do not touch the tip of the bottle to anything, including the strip. the bottle is probably contaminated at this point. Use a fresh bottle, and follow the instructions carefully! Also, roll the bottle for at least 10 seconds to ensure that the liquid is mixed properly (this instruction is direct from J&J supoort)