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GlucoRx Nexus
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MeiChanski
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The Glucorx nexus blood meter? It is decent and affordable when my CCG changed me over.
Paulm80
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Yeah that’s the one , is on eBay 6.99 with strips , lancets etc. Seems a good price- maybe to good
MeiChanski
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Usually the box comes with a meter, finger pricker and sample pot of test strips. However buying test strips to use the meter might be a different story.
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I checked they are around 10-12 quid for 50 I’ll take a punt on it- really should get a meter of some sort
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My surgery changed over to GlucoRx Nexus a few months ago. I chose the 'Mini' as opposed to the slightly larger one. I like the glucometer and the test strips only need the tiniest amount of blood.
I can't say how much the test strips cost as I get them on prescription but it would seem prices are very variable on internet so you might shop around a bit
Be warned, though. Check out the price of Test strips before buying a glucometer. It's the test strips which are the ongoing costs. Also, if you phone the actual company/s which do the glucometer and say you are trying to decide which meter to go for, they might offer you a free meter so as to have you buy the (potentially) more expensive test strips. Maybe worth a try, once you've checked out the price of the test strips
The two glucometers which are felt to be the most economical to use are Tee2+ or Codefree. The test strips are likely the cheapest to buy. I don't have links for these but you will be able to find some info about them on this site if you search
Good luck. A glucometer is definitely a valuable tool to controlling / improving your glucose levels.
I can't say how much the test strips cost as I get them on prescription but it would seem prices are very variable on internet so you might shop around a bit
Be warned, though. Check out the price of Test strips before buying a glucometer. It's the test strips which are the ongoing costs. Also, if you phone the actual company/s which do the glucometer and say you are trying to decide which meter to go for, they might offer you a free meter so as to have you buy the (potentially) more expensive test strips. Maybe worth a try, once you've checked out the price of the test strips
The two glucometers which are felt to be the most economical to use are Tee2+ or Codefree. The test strips are likely the cheapest to buy. I don't have links for these but you will be able to find some info about them on this site if you search
Good luck. A glucometer is definitely a valuable tool to controlling / improving your glucose levels.
Hi Paul, I have just tweaked the spelling in your thread title, to avoid any confusion over the brand.
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Odd times I purchase strips for this meter my local pharmacist charges me £15 for 50 that's with vat discounted.
It is quite a reasonably accurate reliable meter.
Just to add it's the meter I bought when first diagnosed the DN suggested that I bought the same meter that the surgery prescribes so as she could pass any spare strips she had on to me, but she never did.
It is quite a reasonably accurate reliable meter.
Just to add it's the meter I bought when first diagnosed the DN suggested that I bought the same meter that the surgery prescribes so as she could pass any spare strips she had on to me, but she never did.
I love mine it’s been my fave meter for a long time! That said, mine is the mini which might not be the model you’re referring to!!
Gannet
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It’s the one I use - the nurse gave me one but I have to buy strips. I don’t use vast amounts, about 6-9 pots per year, and I get 3 pots at a time on line, VAT free, for £36. The company will supply free notebooks, test solution and batteries (AAA). Mine is the full size one with a back light.I really recommend it.
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