Revitive food massager

[Annemarie]

Not sure where or how to ask but has anyone experience of Revitive foot massage machines? I considered getting one in my first panic-what-can-I-do/get-to-cure Diabetes. I checked with the hospital DN specialist who said absolutely not! She said it wouldn’t help and could do harm. This week I see it’s back being advertised on TV and it clearly states it can help Diabetes

 

[grovesy]

If your hospital team are saying no then I would go with them.
I can't see how a foot massager could help Diabetes !

 

[Inka]

I looked at the website. It’s supposed to help circulation in the lower legs, but not specifically help diabetes. I’d follow your team’s advice like @grovesy said.

 

[Annemarie]

Yes I agree, watch for the new TV advert it clear states helps diabetes. I’m tempted to ask for the evidence

 

[Inka]

I’ll watch out for the advert. My guess is they’re implying that people with diabetes who have circulatory issues might benefit, not that it helps the actual diabetes in any way.

 

[Kaylz]

The advert with Eamon and Ruth? If so it doesn't state that it helps diabetes, Eamon says it's certified for people with diabetes and that's the only reference to diabetes there is xx

 

[grovesy]

It reminds of the discussion a while back that because something was advertised in the Balance Magazine, it was presumed by some to be an endorsement, when it was not.

 

[Annemarie]

Good points

 

[Inka]

I’ve found a page on their website. I’m not going to link to it but it says it can help circulatory problems and pain from neuropathy. It also mentions 4 million people with diabetes in the UK..... So I see it as just targeting a potentially large market.....

There’s no suggestion it helps blood sugar or cures diabetes.

 

[grovesy]

I’ve found a page on their website. I’m not going to link to it but it says it can help circulatory problems and pain from neuropathy. It also mentions 4 million people with diabetes in the UK..... So I see it as just targeting a potentially large market.....

There’s no suggestion it helps blood sugar or cures diabetes.

Is it the one that also uses an Ex Cricketer to promote it too?

 

[Inka]

Is it the one that also uses an Ex Cricketer to promote it too?

I don’t know @grovesy I only had a quick look at the website. I haven’t seen any ads, either on TV or in print.

 

[grovesy]

I don’t know @grovesy I only had a quick look at the website. I haven’t seen any ads, either on TV or in print.

I vaguely recall I don't know whether was on telly or in magazine with a picture of him in the an ad.

 

[Inka]

I vaguely recall I don't know whether was on telly or in magazine with a picture of him in the an ad.

Google tells me it was advertised by Ian Botham - is it him you’re thinking of?

 

[grovesy]

Google tells me it was advertised by Ian Botham - is it him you’re thinking of?

Yeah!

 

[Pumper_Sue]

No help what so ever but did laugh at the title Food massager

 

[grovesy]

The advert with Eamon and Ruth? If so it doesn't state that it helps diabetes, Eamon says it's certified for people with diabetes and that's the only reference to diabetes there is xx

Yes it seems to be the same one.

 

[KARNAK]

Ian Botham is better off sticking to cricket and you are better off
donating the money to me, my next door neighbour T2 bought
one now his feet are worse than ever.

I discussed it with my head Podiatrist and he said D`s have enough
problems without adding to them.

PM me @Annemarie I`ll give you details to transfer your money into
my bank account, can`t wait for the pubs to open.

 

[grovesy]

Ian Botham is better off sticking to cricket and you are better off
donating the money to me, my next door neighbour T2 bought
one now his feet are worse than ever.

I discussed it with my head Podiatrist and he said D`s have enough
problems without adding to them.

PM me @Annemarie I`ll give you details to transfer your money into
my bank account, can`t wait for the pubs to open.

He is now in the House of Lords!

 

[KARNAK]

He is now in the House of Lords!

He can PM me too I`ll have his royalties, Lord or no Lord.

 

[Annemarie]

Thanks @grovesy but a) I wasn’t thinking of buying one and b) I have my own pub fund I can donate to!