# Expired test strips: do they work?

**URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-test-strips-do-they-work/1690
**Category:** C/GM
**Created:** [August 23, 2017, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-test-strips-do-they-work/1690 "2017-08-23T15:00:28Z")
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### Author: ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)
#### Post date: [August 24, 2017, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expired-test-strips-do-they-work/1690/23 "2017-08-24T23:41:05Z")

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> [@daisymae](#):
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> how do you choose which meter to rely upon? my only guess is that when i have my A1c done, which ever meter has proven to give me closer readings would be the more accurate one to use.

The lab blood test is a great idea, but until you can do that, go with your Contour Next One as your go-to “decision” meter.

When you get your A1C, test all your meters at that time!

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