Please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone).

This could be because the batteries need replacing. Please refer to your meter user guide for instructions on how to change the batteries. If you have lost or misplaced your user guide, please contact Ascensia Diabetes Care Support.

Should you require further batteries for your current Ascensia meter, please contact Ascensia Diabetes Care Support who will supply batteries free of charge. Alternatively, 3v lithium batteries are available to purchase at most supermarkets (please use the code CR2032).

Alternatively please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone).

Please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone).

Check the batteries are inserted with the positive side face up i.e. the writing is upper most. Alternatively please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone).

There may be debris in the test strip port. Insert and remove a test strip several times very quickly which may dislodge any inadvertent contamination in the test strip port. If the meter is still not activated by the test strip, please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone).

Check that the test strips you are using are CONTOUR^® NEXT test strips. These will have the Ascensia logo on the body of the test strip. If the test strips you are using are plain white, they are CONTOUR^® test strips and they will not work in the CONTOUR^® XT meter.

Check that the test strips you are using are CONTOUR^® NEXT test strips. These will have the Ascensia logo on the body of the test strip. If the test strips you are using are plain white, they are CONTOUR^® test strips and they will not work in the CONTOUR^® NEXT USB / CONTOUR^® NEXT LINK meter.

Please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone) and we will investigate your query. Please have your meter and test strips to hand, together with control solution if you have it, when you call.

Please check your send options and that this is not set to “Never” send, otherwise call Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone) and we will investigate your query. Please have your meter, test strips, control solution and insulin pump to hand when you call.

Please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone). Our team of nurse advisors and customer care specialists are able to provide professional advice on all aspects of blood glucose monitoring.

Any queries relating to the use of the Carelink software, or the dongle for downloading data from your Medtronic insulin pump, please contact Medtronic on telephone number 1 800 920111 (freephone).

Please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone)

No, we have not tested other wall chargers and cannot recommend their usage with your CONTOUR^® NEXT USB and CONTOUR^® NEXT LINK meter.

The wall charger supplied by us has been designed to be used only with the CONTOUR^® NEXT USB and CONTOUR^® NEXT LINK or CONTOUR^® NEXT LINK 2.4 meter rechargeable battery, not with other products.

Accuracy is important as you rely on your meter to help you get a complete picture of your blood glucose control. For example, it tells you if your glucose is too high, too low or just right. It also helps you to make decisions about food, activity and medication so it’s really important to have a meter which is accurate. Click here to learn more about Accuracy and learn how the current range of meters in the Contour portfolio perform.

Our Contour Next Link and Contour Next Link 2.4 meters use the Contour Next test strips that meet the standards - EN ISO 15197:2015. You do not need to take any action.

Our Contour NEXT USB meter uses the Contour Next test strips that meet the standards - EN ISO 15197:2015. You do not need to take any action.

The members area/ registration area of the site is unavailable until further notice. When the registration section of the site is available, you will be contacted. If you have any questions, call Ascensia Diabetes Care Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone)

If you have a new meter you may need to change your test strips.

Details of what test strip is used within each of the Ascensia Diabetes Care meters can be found below. If you do not have the correct test strip for your meter, then you will need to change your prescription:

The Contour XT, Contour Next, Contour Next One, Contour NEXT USB, Contour Next Link and Contour Next Link 2.4 meters all use Contour Next test strips (GMS code: 15963) 

Please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone). Please have the name and serial number of your meter to hang when you call.

The Microlet 2 and Microlet Next lancing device uses Microlet lancets
(GMS Code 85055).

Please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone)

Please call Ascensia Diabetes Support on 1 800 920111 (freephone) (IE).
If you already have your meter, please have the name and serial number of your meter to hand when you call.

It is important that you register your CONTOUR^® meter to gain access to support materials and a range of additional benefits, including free record diaries, wall chargers (applicable to CONTOUR^®NEXT ONE, CONTOUR^®NEXT USB and CONTOUR^®NEXT LINK users), meter wallets and stickers. All meters from CONTOUR^® include a full 5 year warranty.
Please call Ascensia Diabetes Support to register your meter on 1 800 920111 (freephone).