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karrun

Aug 18, 2022 12:21 PM

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karrunAug 18, 2022 12:21 PM

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Didn't know you could get these without an Rx. This is a great price, and for anyone who is doing keto, a great way to monitor how you're doing.

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cyclops13

Aug 18, 2022 1:02 PM

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cyclops13Aug 18, 2022 1:02 PM

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Is this even reliable for readings?

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deal_luv

Aug 18, 2022 1:59 PM

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deal_luvAug 18, 2022 1:59 PM

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Quote from cyclops13

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Is this even reliable for readings?

One of the video reviews on Amazon shows this is not reliable. The person got very different readings within a span of couple minutes. Not sure how reliable the review is. I ordered one when this deal was posted a few minutes before this current post and it was later marked as spam or something. I cancelled the order after watching the video review. Price seems really good though.

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Bostonian2017

Aug 18, 2022 2:13 PM

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Bostonian2017Aug 18, 2022 2:13 PM

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Quote from deal_luv

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One of the video reviews on Amazon shows this is not reliable. The person got very different readings within a span of couple minutes. Not sure how reliable the review is. I ordered one when this deal was posted a few minutes before this current post and it was later marked as spam or something. I cancelled the order after watching the video review. Price seems really good though.

Your sugar level will vary based on what you ate and when you measure.

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AndrewinMD

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Aug 18, 2022 2:20 PM

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AndrewinMD

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Aug 18, 2022 2:20 PM

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Also worth checking with insurance, at least if you have an actual diagnosis and aren't just playing with ketosis. Blue Cross apparently sends out free a monitor with unlimited lancets and test strips.

Rebound

Aug 18, 2022 2:30 PM

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ReboundAug 18, 2022 2:30 PM

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Blood sugar swings a lot with time, so you have to do this with care, either right before or about 30 minutes after eating. If you're diabetic and you have insurance, the FreeStyle Libre is a way, way better solution. You put a little disk on your shoulder and you tap your phone to get a reading instantly. No sticking your finger with a needle.

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KNY-21

Aug 18, 2022 2:31 PM

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KNY-21Aug 18, 2022 2:31 PM

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Quote from Bostonian2017

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Your sugar level will vary based on what you ate and when you measure.

But it won't vary wildly within just a few minutes.

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deal_luv

Aug 18, 2022 2:36 PM

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deal_luvAug 18, 2022 2:36 PM

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Quote from Bostonian2017

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Your sugar level will vary based on what you ate and when you measure.

I understand that but the person in the video shows 3 readings taken within a minute of each other and got 3 different readings. This video is under the second question where someone asked if the readings were reliable. I am not against the deal but just not sure how reliable the readings are.

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jlatimer11

Aug 18, 2022 3:24 PM

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jlatimer11Aug 18, 2022 3:24 PM

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Personal glucose meters can be up to 20% off of a blood measurement according to the FDA and be considered in range.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/...MC7753858/

TealWinter4642

Aug 18, 2022 3:54 PM

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TealWinter4642Aug 18, 2022 3:54 PM

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No coupon available for me

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WatsYourDeal

Aug 18, 2022 4:04 PM

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WatsYourDealAug 18, 2022 4:04 PM

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Coupon not available

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sarcasmogratis

Aug 18, 2022 4:17 PM

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sarcasmogratisAug 18, 2022 4:17 PM

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Is this a known/respected company? I've never heard of them but this isn't an area I'm familiar with.
I can't imagine trusting my health care decisions to a generic/discount health device :/. Ymmv? Maybe better than nothing...but if you actually have concerns about your glucose levels you probably should buy a meter you trust.
they have typos in their graphics/description, so i am dubious. "aveage"

if anyone has a legit meter and buys this as a backup, please do a side by side comparison to see if it's accurate. it's a nice price

Last edited by sarcasmogratis August 18, 2022 at 09:20 AM.

Dustinneedsadeal

Aug 18, 2022 4:55 PM

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DustinneedsadealAug 18, 2022 4:55 PM

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No coupon for me either.

SharpDesk9865

Aug 18, 2022 5:00 PM

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SharpDesk9865Aug 18, 2022 5:00 PM

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Dead for me 💀

Kyyul

Aug 18, 2022 5:05 PM

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KyyulAug 18, 2022 5:05 PM

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T1D here. I've used a lot of cheap meters and CGM's. I would avoid this one. It might have some merit for folks trying keto who have functioning pancreases and can process carbs on their own - but for any kind of reliable reading to base insulin bolus injections is hard pass from me.

I've compared a handful of meters and my CGM at the same time and the cheap ones are always WAY off.

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