If you use test strips to measure your blood glucose level, be aware that the FDA has issued a warning on some counterfeit One Touch strips sold for use with some models of glucose monitors from LifeScan.

LifeScan alerted the FDA of the counterfeit strips. Using these strips could cause patients to take too much or too little insulin based on the inaccurate readings.

The counterfeit strips are identified as:

* One Touch Basic®/Profile® (lot #272894A, 2619932 or 2606340) test strips; and,
* One Touch Ultra® (lot #2691191) test strips.

Consumers with questions can call the company at 1-800-621-4855. For more information visit LifeScan dot com.