[jer.lawrence]

Do you guys use the Control Solutions to check the accuracy of your meters? If so, how often?

I have a OneTouch Ultra2 and I've never tried the Control Solution.

[Granny Shanny]

Neither have I, Jeremy . . . mostly because I think I'd have to contact the company to get it for my Walmart ReliOn Ultima. It didn't come with the package & doesn't seem to be available at Walmart stores either. What'll you bet it costs me more to get control solution by such a circuitous route than it would to buy a new meter?

[jer.lawrence]

I also wonder if any control solution would work with any meter. It seems like if there's a certain amount of glucose in the solution, all meters should read it the same.

Of course, I don't know how they work, so I'm certainly not sure that's the case.

[MCS]

I use the Wal-Mart, Reli-on Side Kick, comes with a control solution every time. I usually check the first strip out of the box only. Being the science guy, I take the range high-low and determine the midpoint, thats where your control solution should be. Everyone that I have checked has been with in a couple of points to the midpoint.

I have learned, that as much of a hassle it is for me to wash my hands before each test, its better than using another strip because I do not believe the reading of the first time.

[Tribbles]

Originally Posted by Granny Shanny

Neither have I, Jeremy . . . mostly because I think I'd have to contact the company to get it for my Walmart ReliOn Ultima. It didn't come with the package & doesn't seem to be available at Walmart stores either. What'll you bet it costs me more to get control solution by such a circuitous route than it would to buy a new meter?

If you want the control solution you could use the Medisense control solution meant for the Precision Xtra from the supplier of your choice. The Ultima is a Precision Xtra with some functions disabled.

[Granny Shanny]

Aha! That's good to know . . . thanks Tribbles!