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1. Everything you need to know about HbA1c

   Hemoglobin A1c, HbA1c, A1c… You have probably heard these letters and numbers before. However, what do they actually mean? What is an HbA1c test? What is a “normal” HbA1c level? What can you do to lower your HbA1c? These are great questions. Well, we’ve ...

2. Discussing Diabetes With Your Child

   You just got your diagnosis? Or is your child growing up and starting to ask questions? In either case, you’ll eventually have to broach the topic with them. Here are a few tips to guide the discussion: Test the waters.  Once the news is out, ask your ...

3. Cholesterol: What Is It Good For?

   It’s a fact that diabetes increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Adding high cholesterol into the mix can result in quite a threat hanging over your head. But you should know that not all fats are created equal—and that some are even ...

4. Do any other substances interfere with the Accu-Chek Aviva test strips?

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5. Is it possible to insert the test strip drum incorrectly?

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6. Is test strip transportation still a problem?

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7. What happens if I insert a used test strip drum?

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8. What is the test strip quality check? How does it work?

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9. Why do I have to wait until the test strip and drop icon appears in the display before I can start to measure?

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10. Why must the test strip drum be left in the Accu-Chek Compact Plus blood glucose meter for no more than 90 days?

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