Blood Glucose Meters:

GlucoRx Nexus Blood Glucose Meter

Product:

GlucoRx Nexus

Manufacturer:

GlucoRx

Test Strips:

The GlucoRX Nexus blood test machine is new to the UK. It features a large LCD screen with a backlight, making it easy to read at night or in low lighting.

The GlucoRX Nexus is the successor to the GlucoRx.

There is no coding required and only a 0.5μL blood volume and can accommodate Alternative Site Testing (AST). The count-down time from test to reading is 5 seconds reaction time.

Eject button for test strips

A handy little strip ejection button avoids the need for any contact with the used strip, and therefore no blood contact.

Unusually, the meter result indicators include not just your blood test result but a ketone warning (if your blood sugar reading is high, you might be wise to test for ketones, so the meter will give you the tip-off) as well as 4 alarms (you can programme them in to remind you to test.

The meter’s memory can carry 1000 readings with day averages and can be download via a USB connection to a PC. The meter displays a clock and calendar when on standby.

GlucoRx Nexus Technical Information

Test strips: GlucoRx test strips, prescription PIP code 355-2726
Sample size: 0.5 µL
Batteries: 2 x 1.5v AAA batteries
Support: 01783 755133

Your Comments

My PCT have made me use this meter and to be honest I was not happy but after three week using it I have had no problems, the call centre number is 01483-755133 and the girls are very helpfully and even sent me out a spare meter free of charge which is always a bonus. I would suggest everyone gives it a go.

Posted by Tim, Manchester on Friday, April 20, 2012

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Have found the meter easy to use and as good as the AccuChek I have used previously. I have downloaded the software from the website and it works well.

Posted by Lucy, Cornwall on Friday, April 20, 2012

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GP practice moved me from Avia Nano to Nexus Gluco RX. Horified at the erratic results particularly with high mmol readings. 18.6 and 13.4 at same time and same prick site! Contacted Nexus and they admitted a 20% variation in readings(!!!!). Replaced machine but same errors. I have litle doubt this machine is the cause of saveral recent hypos. Normally good management HBA1c 6.9.

Posted by Gyles Chapman, Epsom, Surrey on Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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Was given no choice by the GP but to change to this machine. It refuses to work anywhere cold, and we're not talking outside a snowy day, today the thing wouldn't even work in the (not particularly cold at all) bedroom. It gives inconsistent results, I've done three tests in a row and had wildly differing readings. It also rejects half the testing strips anyway. It's clunky, annoying and unreliable, yet I've been forced to give up my One Touch for this.

Posted by Rob V on Sunday, February 12, 2012

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Have found the meter easy to use and as good as the Accu-Chek used previously. My only complaint is that as of this point in time, in spite of contacting Glucorx, I am unable to download results to a computer as the software and programme given on their web site is all in Chinese (presume the meter is made there). If anyone has been succesful in downloading would appreciate them sharing that info.

Posted by D Silburn, Henley on Monday, January 09, 2012

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This device, I have recently found, does not like being cold ! unless it is being kept warm/ inside your pocket you will often find it won't work ! Error code comes up until its warmed up. Times past I found only the MediSense devices ok for skiing holidays. This new device doesn't work if it's a bit cold ! Avoid it at all cost till the spring.

Posted by Greg Hitchcox, Oxford on Monday, December 19, 2011

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Hi SamanthaI was also given a Nexus meter and compared it with my old and bulky Compact. Found the results similar and again loved the bright screen of the Nexus.Salima

Posted by Salima on Monday, November 14, 2011

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Hi PeterI was also given the Nexus meter and there was no real difference in the reading between my Aviva meter 6.5 and the Nexus 6.3. I love the Nexus as there is no coding and the screen is bright and clear. I then checked it with a friends OneTouch Ultra and found that the OneTouch (5.4) result was lower than both the Aviva 6.4 and the Nexus 6.5. Totally confused, and on a roll I then tested with another friends Freestyle (kind of a group session) and again found once again that the OneTouch 5.3 was lower than all the other three Aviva 6.5, Nexus 6.3 and Freestyle meters 6.3. Which now makes me think which meter is actually correct?

Posted by Samantha Hewitt on Thursday, November 03, 2011

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I have been asked also. Basically its down to cost. Remember anyone who reads this its ur choice! Basically; Im a bloke? I dont have a handbag. This meter is bigger than my one touch ultra. and the tubs of strips are bigger! Along with my money. and bits and bobs its too much for my pocket. As for the email above ref result on one touch 7.6 and 9.5 on this new thing. I would choose the One touch. I hope most people email the other companies to cut the cost of strips For the next 3 years as this company in Surrey have done

Posted by Greg Hitchcox, Oxford on Thursday, September 15, 2011

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I am being asked by my local practice to change from a One Touch Ultra Easy to the Glucorx Nexus model. My results this morning, the first time of twin testing, the results were: One Touch 7.6 mmol/L and Nexus 9.5 mmol/L. Which one would you choose?

Posted by Peter Game, Portsmouth on Monday, August 22, 2011

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