Expired Ketostix

[D'wards]

I have been a bit stressed and my sugars have been a little high, i tested for ketones using Ketostix and it did not change colour. However, i have two tubs of them, both are considerably older than the 6 months its says. I have tried a few different sticks and all have been negative.
The tubs have only be opened once or twice since i've had them, and just kept sealed on a shelf.

My local Boots has run out, and i will need to travel to get more. My question is, should i go out of my way to go and get new sticks, or should i trust the old ones and just wait until boots have them?

 

[tim2000s]

I have been a bit stressed and my sugars have been a little high, i tested for ketones using Ketostix and it did not change colour. However, i have two tubs of them, both are considerably older than the 6 months its says. I have tried a few different sticks and all have been negative.
The tubs have only be opened once or twice since i've had them, and just kept sealed on a shelf.

My local Boots has run out, and i will need to travel to get more. My question is, should i go out of my way to go and get new sticks, or should i trust the old ones and just wait until boots have them?

It depends on how high you are when you say "A little high" and how long you have been there for. If your glucose levels have been above around 15 mmol/l for a prolonged period then it would be worth travelling a little further to get them. If you are below 15 mmol/l and are adhering to sick day rules then you could always order them from Amazon and they'll get to you Wednesday. The other alternative would be to ask whether your GP has any and nip in there to do a test.