FAQs

Your CONTOUR^®NEXT ONE meter should always be used with CONTOUR^®NEXT test strips. These have been specifically designed for use with the meter. 

Learn more about purchasing CONTOUR^®NEXT test strips over the counter here.

If the first blood sample is not enough, the Second-Chance^® sampling feature will cause your CONTOUR^® Connected meter to beep twice and display a flashing test strip icon. Apply more blood within the specified time to the test strip so there is enough blood for the meter to measure your blood glucose. Once you have added enough blood, the meter will automatically take a reading as usual.

Your CONTOUR^®NEXT EZ meter is specifically designed to work with CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips. Our blood glucose test strips are designed with advanced technology to provide highly accurate results in seconds when used with a CONTOUR^®NEXT EZ meter.¹ For best results, always use CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips with any of our CONTOUR^®NEXT meters to get optimal performance and accurate readings. To ensure you are purchasing authentic products, please visit our ‘Where to Buy’ CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips web page to see a full list of authorized retailers: https://www.ascensiadiabetes.com/homedelivery/
¹Reference: Bernstein. et al. (2013). A new test strip technology platform for self-monitoring - Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 1386-1399. https://doi.org/10.1177/193229681300700531

No, the CONTOUR^®NEXT EZ meter does not have Bluetooth® technology that would allow pairing with an app.  If you are looking for a CONTOUR^® connected meter, please explore our CONTOUR^®NEXT GEN and CONTOUR^®NEXT ONE meter options that are Bluetooth^® enabled.

Your CONTOUR^®NEXT EZ meter operates on two (2) 3-volt (DL2032 or CR2032) coin cell, lithium batteries.

Your CONTOUR^®NEXT meter is specifically designed to work with CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips. Our blood glucose test strips are designed with advanced technology to provide highly accurate results in seconds when used with a CONTOUR^®NEXT meter.¹ For best results, always use CONTOUR®NEXT Test Strips with any of our CONTOUR^®NEXT meters to get optimal performance and accurate readings. To ensure you are purchasing authentic products, please visit our ‘Where to Buy’ CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips web page to see a full list of authorized retailers: https://www.ascensiadiabetes.com/homedelivery/

¹Reference: Bernstein. et al. (2013). A new test strip technology platform for self-monitoring - Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 1386-1399. https://doi.org/10.1177/193229681300700531

Your CONTOUR^®NEXT meter does not require manual calibration before use. With Ascensia Diabetes Care's unique No Coding^® technology, all our CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips have a calibration electrode integrated into the actual test strip which automatically calibrates the meter upon insertion.

You do not need a prescription to buy the CONTOUR^®NEXT meter. Our CONTOUR^®NEXT meter is available for purchase over the counter from your preferred retailer at:

• Online stores such as Amazon and Walmart
• Local pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid.
• Supermarkets and big-box stores such as Kroger and Target

To ensure you are purchasing authentic products, please visit our ‘Where to Buy’ web page to see a full list of authorized retailers: https://www.ascensiadiabetes.com/homedelivery/

Using CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips is simple. Follow these 5 easy steps:

• Wash and dry your hands well before and after handling the test strips.
• Insert a CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strip into your meter's test strip port.
• Use our MICROLET^®NEXT lancing device or an alternative to get a tiny drop of blood from your fingertip.
• Gently touch the test strip to the blood drop until the meter beeps.
• Your blood glucose result will display on the screen in just a few seconds.

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the Insert under the Resources section at the bottom of this page or watch our easy-to-follow How-To Videos on the website.

Using CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips is simple. Follow these 5 easy steps:

• Wash and dry your hands well before and after handling the test strips.
• Insert a CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strip into your meter's test strip port.
• Use our MICROLET^®NEXT lancing device or an alternative to get a tiny drop of blood from your fingertip.
• Gently touch the test strip to the blood drop until the meter beeps.
• Your blood glucose result will display on the screen in just a few seconds.

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the Insert under the Resources section at the bottom of this page or watch our easy-to-follow How-To Videos on the website.