FAQs

You can buy CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips over the counter from your preferred retailer:

• 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’ CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips web page to see a full list of authorized retailers: https://www.ascensiadiabetes.com/homedelivery/.

You can buy CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips over the counter from your preferred retailer:

• 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’ CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips web page to see a full list of authorized retailers: https://www.ascensiadiabetes.com/homedelivery/.

CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips are designed with advanced technology to provide highly accurate results in seconds when used with a CONTOUR^®NEXT meter.¹ They meet or exceed industry standards, delivering readings that are within ±10% of lab measurements. This means you can trust the readings to manage your diabetes effectively. For more detailed information on accuracy and performance, please refer to the Insert under the Resources section at the bottom of this page.

¹Reference: Christiansen, M. P. (2017). A New, Wireless-enabled Blood Glucose Monitoring System That Links to a Smart Mobile Device: Accuracy and User Performance Evaluation. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 11(3), 567-573. DOI: 10.1177/1932296817691301.

CONTOUR^®NEXT Test Strips are designed with advanced technology to provide highly accurate results in seconds when used with a CONTOUR^®NEXT meter.¹ They meet or exceed industry standards, delivering readings that are within ±10% of lab measurements. This means you can trust the readings to manage your diabetes effectively. For more detailed information on accuracy and performance, please refer to the Insert under the Resources section at the bottom of this page.

¹Reference: Christiansen, M. P. (2017). A New, Wireless-enabled Blood Glucose Monitoring System That Links to a Smart Mobile Device: Accuracy and User Performance Evaluation. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 11(3), 567-573. DOI: 10.1177/1932296817691301.

The MICROLET^®NEXT Lancing Device is intended for single patient use to collect capillary blood from persons aged two years and older. The alternative site testing endcap is intended to collect capillary blood from the palm in adult persons only.¹

¹Reference: MICROLET^®NEXT Lancing Device User Guide, Rev. 06/22.

Your MICROLET^®NEXT Lancing Device is specifically designed to work with MICROLET^® Lancets. To ensure you are purchasing the authentic product, please visit our ‘Where to Buy’ web page to see a full list of authorized retailers: https://www.ascensiadiabetes.com/homedelivery/

Your MICROLET^®NEXT Lancing Device has 5 different depth settings and is made from stainless steel (28-gauge needle) and medical-grade plastic (needle housing). You can adjust the puncture depth as needed by rotating the endcap dial between the settings. The puncture depth ranges from 1.25 mm (Setting 1) to 2.75 mm (Setting 5) with 0.4 mm or less between each setting.¹ The amount of pressure applied to the puncture site also affects the puncture depth.

¹Reference: MICROLET^®NEXT Lancing Device User Guide, Rev. 06/22.

The initial setup of the CONTOUR^®DIABETES app is simple.

• Open the app by tapping on the CONTOUR^®DIABETES app icon on your mobile device.
• Select the language you would like the app to use.
• Select your country from the list.
  • An intro tour is displayed after confirming the language and country.
• Next, you will see the Welcome screen of the app with two options: ‘Set an Account' or ‘Login’.
• Tap ‘Set an Account’ and follow the instructions on the screen to set up your CONTOUR^®DIABETES app for accurate blood glucose monitoring and diabetes management.

The blood glucose reading colors in the CONTOUR^®DIABETES app match the colors of the colored target range indicators on the Connected meter to let you know how your blood glucose reading compares with your target range. This feature aids in effective diabetes management.

Amber = above target

Green = within target

Red = below target

The CONTOUR^®NEXT ONE connected meter should always be used with the 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.