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Like the rest of your diabetic testing supplies, your diabetic test strips have an important role in managing your diabetes. And like your glucometer, lancets and lancing device, if not used properly, will impair your ability to self-manage your disease. To avoid unnecessary complications with your test strips: 1. Keep them in their sealed light-proof container. Light degrades the chemicals that coat the strip and bind to glucose to allow your meter to read the glucose level. This can give you an inaccurate reading. 2. Keep them free of moisture. Moisture can alter the chemicals that allow for reading of your blood glucose, giving you an erroneous value. 3. Keep the information about your test strips and other testing supplies, so that you have the information for re-ordering or if you have questions. 4. Always code check your test strips when you start a new vial of strips. This will ensure that your meter is reading based on the code of the strips. 5. Perform your controls using test...

There is no such thing as a diabetic diet, however the American Diabetes Association does recommend that you have 50% carbs, 30% fats, and 20% proteins in your daily diet. The roles of protein include: * to help stabilize blood sugars throughout the day * to provide amino acids to use as skeletal muscle fuel * provide a feeling of satiety at meal times Protein is required to help the body rebuild, and also provides needed nutrients not found in carbs and fats. Protein comes from many sources, including: * meats (also contains fat) * cheeses (also contains fat) * nuts (also contains fat) * soy * beans and lentils The type of protein you choose is less important than making sure that you eat some, each day, to support healing and nutrition. Talk to your doctor, Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian for more information about protein, and how to incorporate adequate supplies of protein into your diet.