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Diabetic patches

Discussion in 'Type 2 Diabetes' started by Stephanie 1233, Nov 19, 2020.

  1. Stephanie 1233

    Stephanie 1233 · Well-Known Member

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    I was looking online I came across these diabetic patches their supposed to help your blood sugars , poor memory and shortness breath what's every ones thought on these ?
     
    #1 Stephanie 1233, Nov 19, 2020 at 2:24 PM
  2. bulkbiker

    bulkbiker Type 2 · Oracle

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    Any link to what they might be? Likely to be rubbish but...
     
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    #2 bulkbiker, Nov 19, 2020 at 2:26 PM
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    michita Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Do you mean freestyle libre censor ?
     
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    #3 michita, Nov 19, 2020 at 2:33 PM
  4. KK123

    KK123 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    I wouldn't have thought so, not with the helping 'shortness of breath', 'poor memory' and 'blood sugars'. All the libre does is tell you what your glucose level readings are.
     
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    #4 KK123, Nov 19, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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    lucylocket61 Type 2 · Expert

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    Please can you tell us what the patches are called, and maybe also a link to them?
     
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    #5 lucylocket61, Nov 19, 2020 at 2:52 PM
  6. Stephanie 1233

    Stephanie 1233 · Well-Known Member

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    Hi these are the diabetic patches I was on about xx Screenshot_2020-11-19-17-21-30.jpg Screenshot_2020-11-19-17-21-30.jpg
     
    #6 Stephanie 1233, Nov 19, 2020 at 5:23 PM
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    bulkbiker Type 2 · Oracle

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    #7 bulkbiker, Nov 19, 2020 at 5:27 PM
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    Antje77 LADA · Moderator
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    Don't get fooled, waste of money!
     
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    #8 Antje77, Nov 19, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    KK123 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    If only it was that easy.......
     
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    #9 KK123, Nov 19, 2020 at 5:59 PM
  10. Stephanie 1233

    Stephanie 1233 · Well-Known Member

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    OK thank you I will avoid and not waste my money I didn't think they were any good many thanks for your help much appricated .
     
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    #10 Stephanie 1233, Nov 19, 2020 at 6:14 PM
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    simonr1 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    Hey there. I have been getting these ads removed from facebook. They are complete rubbish. They have no scientific back up. In fact as they are described as herbal they get around the need for testing on humans. I have contacted many of the people selling them and engaged in long and quiet insulting correspondence with some of them. When I presented them with facts like "where are the clinical trials" they went after me with insults because, as a biochemist they didn't stand much of a chance with the **** they tried to pass off as science. Please do not waste your money.
     
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    #11 simonr1, Nov 19, 2020 at 7:18 PM
  12. Stephanie 1233

    Stephanie 1233 · Well-Known Member

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    No I not going to buy them I keep getting these adds to on face book and eBay too I was curious but I will avoid them .
     
    #12 Stephanie 1233, Nov 19, 2020 at 8:07 PM
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    EllieM Type 1 · Moderator
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    The phrase "snake oil" comes to mind. The sad thing is that many desperate and gullible people will pay them money in the hope that the product works. Unfortunately I don't think that the placebo effect works too well to control blood sugars, though if it did such products might have some use.
     
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    #13 EllieM, Nov 19, 2020 at 9:02 PM
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    noor.salma · Newbie

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    Dont buy, its no use
     
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    #14 noor.salma, Nov 20, 2020 at 10:13 AM
  15. Stephanie 1233

    Stephanie 1233 · Well-Known Member

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    Not going to buy I will avoid it.
     
    #15 Stephanie 1233, Nov 20, 2020 at 12:41 PM
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    simonr1 Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    can you please report them on both of those as there are people who are easily taken in by the "dream" of being "cured". Just say they are scams.
     
    #16 simonr1, Nov 20, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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