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3.2 Why Perform Control Tests

Performing­a­control­test­lets­you­know­the­meter­and­test­strips­are­working­properly­to­give­reliable­blood­
glucose­test­results.­You­should­perform­a­control­test­when:

•­You­open­a­new­test­strip­box.
•­You­left­the­test­strip­container­open.
•­You­want­to­check­the­meter­and­test­strips.
•­Your­test­strips­were­stored­in­extreme­temperatures,­humidity,­or­both.
•­You­dropped­the­meter.
•­Your­test­result­does­not­match­with­how­you­feel.
•­You­want­to­check­if­you­are­performing­the­test­correctly.

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