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Old 02-02-2008, 10:01 PM
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Shelf life?
Does anyone have any idea of the general shelf life of accu-chek test strips? thanks
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Old 02-03-2008, 06:59 AM
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It should have an expiration date on the box.
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Old 02-03-2008, 07:31 AM
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If they are the one you just bought, they should be fine. They don't stay on shelves very long.

And welcome to the club. I hope you get checked out soon. Please stick around and read as much as you can here.
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