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Remifa non-invasive blood glucose monitor - scam

I got a backup duplicate to my nhs prescribed monitor via amazon...the monitor was fine, but the test strips it came with were rubbish. Maybe kept to long in the warehouse?
 
Mike Dziubinski said:
I purcased a 'Premium' glucose monitor from facebook and what was delivered was actually a pulse/oximetre unit. I was also charged £6 over the checkout price and delivery was 2 weks. If your going to buy one, may I advise you use Ebay or Amazon but never facebook.
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I did the same. Wasn’t from FB but an advert on email. Similar, I ordered the Premium Glucose reader..and yes, I got the Pulse Oximeter too. The instructions are microscopic. There are no company inserts. All scammy rubbish.
 
Mike Dziubinski said:
I purcased a 'Premium' glucose monitor from facebook and what was delivered was actually a pulse/oximetre unit. I was also charged £6 over the checkout price and delivery was 2 weks. If your going to buy one, may I advise you use Ebay or Amazon but never facebook.
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I think this was a brand that was mentioned on here recently as a "non invasive" glucose monitor which is basically a scam, they do not work. You need something that draws blood.
 
Mike Dziubinski said:
I purcased a 'Premium' glucose monitor from facebook and what was delivered was actually a pulse/oximetre unit. I was also charged £6 over the checkout price and delivery was 2 weks. If your going to buy one, may I advise you use Ebay or Amazon but never facebook.
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Unfortunately, there has been a spate of social-media advertised unregulated non-invasive devices, none of which are fit for purpose I’m afraid :(

Diabetes UK put this response together after a number of enquiries:
  • There is currently no regulation for this technology to be tested for accuracy in the same way that glucose sensors (CGM and Flash) are.
  • Where accuracy data is available and from customer reviews, this technology does not currently provide accurate enough data (especially for anyone living with type 1 diabetes)
  • People should continue to use the blood glucose monitoring equipment supplied by their diabetes teams.
  • If an individual with type 2 diabetes is considering purchasing one as a guide, they should discuss this with their diabetes healthcare professional. We should also make them aware of this GOV.UK webpage - Know what you're buying! which has information to help people buy medicines and medical devices online safely. Please note – this is not an endorsement of buying medicines/medical devices online – it is information on what people should look out for and check when looking at these products online
  • We would not recommend purchasing as a gift for a friend with diabetes

Did you make your purchase via Credit Card? You may be able to get a refund from them?
 
Mike Dziubinski said:
I purcased a 'Premium' glucose monitor from facebook and what was delivered was actually a pulse/oximetre unit. I was also charged £6 over the checkout price and delivery was 2 weks.
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I did this too. But ended up paying £35 for it as they added Handling charges, and shipping charges after paying guess it will have to go in the bin
 
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