Diabetes management requires that you monitor your blood sugar levels regularly. A monitor or continuous glucose measurement can give exact results. You might prefer a painless method to test your blood sugar. To use glucometers, you'll put a test strip in the meters. To determine your blood sugar, you'll need to poke your finger. The glucose control solution test is conducted similarly to the blood glucose test. These tests aren't intended to calibrate your meter but are used to aid in testing the performance of your test strips and the meter. The control solutions for glucose meters are made specific to the specific brand and type of test strip. There is no one universal or generic brand. You can find the manufacturer's website or the instructions for your meter to help you decide which control solution works with the glucose monitor you have.