Contour Next Control Solution

Control solution is the quiet safeguard behind reliable blood glucose readings, and this collection carries the Contour Next Control Solution, Level 1 (Low), in a 2.5 mL bottle. If you rely on a Contour Next meter to track your glucose, control solution is how you confirm the meter and test strips are working together correctly — before a real reading ever guides a dosing decision.

The idea is simple. Instead of testing your own blood, you apply a drop of this pre-formulated solution to a test strip. It contains a known amount of glucose, so the result should land within the acceptable range printed on your test strip vial. If it does, your meter, strips, and technique are all performing as expected. If it doesn't, that's your cue to troubleshoot before you trust another number.

When should you run a control test? Most people use it when opening a new box of strips, if a meter is dropped, when readings seem inconsistent with how you feel, after leaving a meter in extreme heat or cold, or if you simply haven't tested the system in a while. This is the Level 1 (Low) solution, which checks accuracy at the lower end of the glucose range — many users pair it with additional levels for a fuller quality check.

A few practical notes: control solution is not for injection and shouldn't be used past its expiration date or more than six months after opening, whichever comes first. Store it at room temperature and away from direct heat. It's specifically matched to the Contour Next strip system, so it works hand in hand with meters like those in our Contour Next One collection.

Keeping a bottle on hand is inexpensive insurance for anyone whose care depends on accurate self-monitoring.