Contour Next® Test Strips for Blood Glucose Monitoring

What Contour Next® Is and How It Works

Contour Next® Test Strips are single-use blood glucose test strips for self-testing with Contour Next® family meters. They help people with diabetes check capillary blood glucose at home or on the go. Each strip requires a small blood sample and delivers a digital result in about 5 seconds. You can purchase Contour Next Test Strips from YouDrugstore, a licensed Canadian pharmacy based in Manitoba. Orders are reviewed by licensed pharmacists before dispensing, and we offer brand and generic options at Canadian prices. We also carry OTC health products.

These strips use enzyme-based electrochemical technology to measure glucose in whole blood. The meter reads the current produced when your sample reacts with the strip chemistry. The system applies smart algorithms to reduce common interferences and helps limit wasted strips with sample fill detection and prompt error messages. Strips are for use only with compatible Contour Next® meters, including Contour Next®, Contour Next ONE®, and Contour Next EZ® models. They are not compatible with older Contour or Contour TS meters.

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Dosage and Usage

Follow the meter user guide that came with your device. The general steps below align with Contour Next® testing.

• Wash and dry your hands. Prepare your lancing device.
• Insert one Contour Next® Test Strip into the meter. The meter turns on.
• Lance the side of your fingertip and form a small blood drop.
• Gently touch the strip tip to the blood drop. Let it sip the sample.
• Hold until the meter beeps or starts the countdown.
• Read your result on the screen. Follow your care plan as directed by your clinician.
• Dispose of the used strip and lancet safely.

Control solution checks help confirm system performance after you open a new vial, when readings seem off, or after meter cleaning. Use the control solution recommended for Contour Next® systems and follow the control test range printed on the strip vial label.

Storage and travel:

• Keep strips in the original, closed vial. Remove only one at a time.
• Store at room temperature, away from heat, humidity, and direct sunlight.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep the cap tightly closed. Do not transfer strips to another container.
• Check the expiration date on the vial. Do not use expired strips.
• When traveling, carry strips and meter in a hand bag, not checked luggage.

If you need a compatible meter, see the Contour Next® Meter page.

Benefits and Savings

Contour Next® systems are known for accuracy, small sample size, and fast results. Features like Second-Chance Sampling can reduce wasted strips by allowing a little more blood within a short window if the first sample was too small. Clear prompts on the meter help guide each step.

Ordering through YouDrugstore is simple. You can order online, and our friendly customer-service chat is available during posted office hours if you have questions about ordering or shipping. Pharmacists can also address medication questions.

Buying in Canada can lower costs on diabetes testing supplies. Many customers see 60-80% savings versus typical US prices, especially when purchasing multi-pack quantities.

Side Effects and Safety

Test strips themselves do not cause side effects, but fingerstick testing may lead to minor skin irritation or soreness. Key safety points:

• Use only with Contour Next® meters. Mixing systems can give inaccurate results.
• Do not reuse strips. One strip equals one test.
• Use capillary whole blood from fingertips unless your meter model supports alternate sites.
• Do not share lancing devices. This reduces infection risk.
• Keep strips dry and capped. Moisture can damage the chemistry.
• Compare readings with symptoms. Seek medical help for signs of severe hypo- or hyperglycemia.
• Follow your clinician’s advice for target ranges and treatment decisions.

Onset Time

Most Contour Next® meters display results in about 5 seconds after the strip has enough blood. The sample volume required is small, typically around 0.6 microliters. Timing can vary slightly by meter model and ambient temperature.

Compare With Alternatives

Several blood glucose systems are available. Contour Next® strips work only with the Contour Next® family. If you already own a Contour Next® meter, these strips are the correct match. If you own a FreeStyle meter, you would use the corresponding FreeStyle strips instead. For a meter alternative, review the Freestyle® Freedom Lite Meter.

Accuracy claims and features differ by brand. FreeStyle systems emphasize very small sample sizes and backlit displays in some models. OneTouch® systems offer different pattern tools and apps. Your best choice is usually the strip that matches your meter and supports the features you rely on, like second-chance sampling or Bluetooth connectivity.

Combination Therapy

Glucose test strips are often used alongside insulin injections, GLP-1 therapies, SGLT2 inhibitors, and other diabetes medications. Many people also use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Fingerstick testing remains useful for calibration checks, during illness, when CGM signals are questionable, or when confirming lows.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

Contour Next® Test Strips suit people who use a compatible Contour Next® meter and need reliable home glucose checks. They are helpful for those adjusting therapy, checking before meals and exercise, and tracking patterns. If you are starting diabetes care, your clinician or educator can advise on testing frequency and meter choice.

Cost-saving ideas:

• Choose larger pack sizes when available to reduce per-strip cost.
• Set up simple reorder reminders so you do not run out.
• Combine your test strip order with lancets or other supplies to save on shipping.
• Look for seasonal multi-month promotions that lower the per-month price.

For promotions and bulk options, see our contour strips coupon.

If you are new to home testing, you may find the basics summarized under Diabetes Mellitus Blood Sugar Monitoring. This overview helps you discuss testing frequency, timing, and goals with your care team.

Authoritative Sources

Ascensia Diabetes Care — Contour Next product information

FDA 510(k) Premarket Notification Database

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Disclaimer: This page offers general product information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Follow your healthcare provider’s guidance and your meter’s user manual. Always read and keep the instructions that come with your test strips and meter.