Hi
@caretaker thank you for the questions and thank you
@MH2010 for requesting Hypoband UK to give a response. The Hypoband is to be worn whilst you are asleep and as one of the common symptoms of a Hypo is a cold sweat, this also needs to be present.
It is incorrect for
@tim2000s to give inappropriate advise and state it can be worn whilst outside. This advise is clearly stated on the box, and our website. However, some are wearing the HypoBand during the daytime at home, and if you read the reviews at HypoBand - Cold Sweat Alarm', you will see the results are very positive.
The HypoBand UK has been tested for two years in both cold and hot countries i.e. Singapore & Malaysia where the skin temperature will be higher with a higher humidity level. The difference between a hot sweat (fever) and a cold sweat, is not the amount of perspiration but actually your skin temperature changes. Therefore for a fever you will observe your skin temperature will increase, whereas a cold sweat your skin temperature will drop. This is how the HypoBand will distinguish between the two.
The HypoBand can not be waterproof, as the sensors need access to the skin. We have tested ourselves, and as long as the HypoBand is not submerged in water, and as most wear the HypoBand under the cuff of the sleeve, it will not spoil if water is splashed on your sleeve arm.
The rechargeable life of the battery is approx. 72 hours. However, others at the HypoBand - Cold Sweat Alarm, have worn for 5 - 6 nights and with no issue. Again, we clearly state on our website and instructions supplied with the HypoBand, to recharge during the daytime, and or whilst it is not being used. The HypoBand will recharge in approx. 1 hour.
With regard the casing and plastic used. As the HypoBand is in contact with the skin for up to 8 hours, the HypoBand Group have to follow the strict and controlled guidelines setout by the relevant Authorities. Therefore, the plastic used has to be of a medical grade, no coating or added layer can be applied to the outside to further enhance the cosmetic appearance because it is a medical device.
With regard the breaking force of the plastic, we have fully tested and if a 250 kg person / object was placed on the HypoBand, it would not break. Therefore the casing is robust and very strong.
@caretaker, can you confirm if your Hypos are during the night or daytime. What alerts you to having the feeling of a hypo?
I am sure
@tim2000s will be more than helpful and give his free HypoBand to you, to test and for you to draw your own conclusions.
