sinocare Diabetes Test Kit, Blood Glucose Monitor w/50 Strips, 5s Test Time Safe AQ Angel Blood Sugar Monitor 200 Memory Capacity, Painless Lancing Glucose Meter - mmol/L

Nothing to really dislike. Good Value.

In direct comparison to a few other reviewers, I found this meter exceedingly easy to use! I don't understand how it could be thought difficult. The instructions are clear and easy to follow (though it's pretty self explanatory, the instructions are hardly needed). It seems pretty accurate, having tested it against a different machine and on another person. I'm a new user, and I bought this as I suspect I'm verging on pre-diabetes given my symptoms (and the readings seem to verify my suspicions), so it's a change of diet and a visit to the doc for me! Do NOT use alcohol wipes to clean your finger, as another reviewer has suggested, as even when dried, these leave a residue and will affect the reading. Simply wash hands well with a mild soap and water and dry on a paper towel. The lancet is pain-free and works well (mine is set to 3) and the whole lot comes with a little bag, which is handy (though it's a cheap looking nylon bag that probably won't stand the test of time so I'll probably swap it out for a better one!). Everything fits in though; the meter fits in the right hand elasticated pocket, the lancet device fits in a little elastic strap in the centre and the test strip vial fits into another elastic strap on the left side, at the top. The lancets themselves fit in the left hand elasticated pocket. I put mine in a grip-sealed reusable bag, then into the pocket, or they spill everywhere. Replacement test strips and lancets can be bought easily enough when needed, though they are a tad expensive, but then, what price health? Overall it's a nifty piece of equipment and well worth the money. My only query is regarding the apparently unused USB slot on the bottom of the unit. I've no idea what it's for and there's no mention of it in the literature or their website. I wondered whether it was too allow the transfer of data from the meter to a PC or phone app, as the meter memorise the last 200 readings. When reading 201 is then taken, it deletes reading number 1, and so on, so older data is lost unless it's been noted elsewhere. Being able to download the 200 readings, then delete the lot ready for the next 200, would be very handy indeed. That's a very minor thing though. All in all, I'd say ignore the naysayers (any mass produced item has a few duds in a run, it can't be helped. It's easy enough to return and replace) and give this a go. You won't be disappointed.

Bought this for a diabetic family member as one would not be provided by Dr's. Works!

Affordable test strips to use with my machine

I received the item promptly and it is a quality product. However ,it did not contain the accuracy check solutions described in the instructions. I contacted Amazon who sent me a replacement kit. This again lacked the solutions to calibrate the meter. It has up to now proved impossible to find a seller of these things. I have emailed Sinocare but as yet ,have received no reply. . Fortunately, I have been able to use the meter by comparing my blood results with a family member who uses a different meter. I would have given 5 stars but for this issue

I bought this to keep an eye on my fathers blood levels. He had one previously and he needed a new one.Found this on amazon and it was simple and easy to use. What I wasn’t sure about was the pricking o the finger but it was easy enough for him. It comes with enough of the stops but you can buy more.It is portable me the battery is fine last.I can tell it is accurate based on when he uses it.I definitely recommend this to anyone who wants to keep and eye on the blood sugar levels.

Nothing

I bought the meter and supply of test strips largely on the strength of reviews. I really like the meter which I find easy to use and accurate. The test strips that came with the meter were also very easy to use as were the first two batched of 100. The third batch of test strips is a different story. The first tub of strips had a failure rate of three strips out of four. Fearing that I had got into a poor habit of use I opened another tub and those strips worked perfectly. The next tub and we are back to a high failure rate. My confidence now dropping I bought a meter from a different supplier and a supply of their strips. Performing tests in parallel with the two meters I was able to confirm that when the sinocare strip worked both meters were giving near enough the same reading. So it is not an accuracy issue that I have but having to make multiple attempts with sinocare strips is just not acceptable. I did of course complain to the sinocare reps and they did offer to replace the strips but I think not. I will continue with my other meter that works first time.