Thursday, July 31, 2014

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Timex Healthcare Acrobat 5-Second Oral Thermometer Buy Now


When it works, it does work quickly and is reasonably accurate. However, I have been through 4 of these. Once, the display showed an error. The other 3 times the button stopped pushing in. It is like the red dot became flat and there is no longer a button to push. I have purchased 2 of these and the last 2 times I contacted the company and they did replace it for free. Of course, my 4th one now is not working so I need to find a more durable thermometer.Get more detail about Timex Healthcare Acrobat 5-Second Oral Thermometer.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Timex Healthcare Acrobat 5-Second Oral Thermometer Order Now


When it works, it does work quickly and is reasonably accurate. However, I have been through 4 of these. Once, the display showed an error. The other 3 times the button stopped pushing in. It is like the red dot became flat and there is no longer a button to push. I have purchased 2 of these and the last 2 times I contacted the company and they did replace it for free. Of course, my 4th one now is not working so I need to find a more durable thermometer.Get more detail about Timex Healthcare Acrobat 5-Second Oral Thermometer.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

OneTouch UltraMini Glucose Monitoring System, Lime Light 1 ea Right now


I bought this as a second meter to keep with my workout bag. I always need to check my glucose levels after a workout, and I kept forgetting to grab the meter when I left the house.

I was attracted to this meter by its size and price, and that it used the same strips as my other meter. I didn't care about any features other than getting an accurate measurement.

It comes with a meter, carrying case, a couple lancets, a lancet pen, and the usual pile of free offers that diabetics seem to attract. The pen is a little smaller than the one I am used to (it still takes the same ultra-soft lancets), but it seems to work ok.

Instead of the usual M and C buttons, this meter has the ^ and V arrow buttons- which I am sure is a great breakthrough, but only means you have to carry the manual around because nothing about them is intuitive. I wish they would have just stuck to the M and C scheme- at least I remember that one. For anyone who has never used the ultra-soft lancets, I think they are about the least painless-but I will confess I never made a major study of it. They are the ones my HMO gives me, and that was good enough.

My major complaint with this meter is the carrying case. The meter fits snugly in its plastic cradle, and there is a little zipper pouch for carrying a few extra lancets. There is also the usual two elastic loops for carrying the container of test strips, and the pen.

However, when you put everything in its proper place, it doesn't fit very well, and it is a real pain to zip it up. Also, since the test strips have to essentially sit on top of the meter, the case doesn't fold as flat as it could. What a pain from something that you would assume is to be portable. I am using One-Touch test strips in their original container, so it is not like the dimensions should have been a surprise to anyone.

PROS: Price, small size, simple, no complex features you won't use anyway, compatible with other ultra-soft/one touch products

CONS: Interface less intuitive than M/C buttons on other meters; Silly carrying case design

Summary: Works for what I wanted it for-shame about the case.

Whatever knucklehead designed the case should go back to design school. Get more detail about OneTouch UltraMini Glucose Monitoring System, Lime Light 1 ea.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Lowest Price Oregon Scientific PE823 Pedometer with Calorie Counter and 7-day Memory


This is the second Oregon Scientific Pedometer that I have owned. I love the 7 day counter and all the other features. The only thing that I do not like is that the clip sometimes comes off of my pants, depending on the waist band I am wearing. Otherwise, very accurate and perfect for me! I love this Pedometer!Get more detail about Oregon Scientific PE823 Pedometer with Calorie Counter and 7-day Memory.

Monday, July 21, 2014

Low Price Accusplit AE190XLG Goal Setting Pedometer


If you are an athlete and really need to keep track of all this. Then maybe consider it. It is way to complicated and hard to program to be convenient And I consider myself a gadget geek. It never seem to give the same reading twice when I was programing my steps. I used it a couple of days and put it in a drawer. I wasted my money I should have just got something that measured my steps easily. Get more detail about Accusplit AE190XLG Goal Setting Pedometer.

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Save Talking Pedometer


I have enjoyed the VoiceZone talking pedometer, but cannnot shut off the alarm - goes nuts at 0600 for 1/2 hour. To the gentleman whose pedometer ran out after one month: I just changed the battery, and it worked fine again. Pain in the foot, though to not be able to shut either the alarm or the 'walking' music off.Get more detail about Talking Pedometer.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Buying Microlife 3AC1-AP Premium Blood Pressure Monitor With IHD -MAM


Great price at Costco - less than $[...]. But what good is it if the readings are not accurate. Diastolic about 10 points lower than actual doctor's office measurements. My doctor said to get an Omron and I subsequently did. Also at Costco - $[...] It is perfect.
Re Microlife - very hard to get the cuff on as they want you to wear it.
Small cuff was too small. Large cuff was too large.
Every time I moved the unit I accidentally turned on the cuff.
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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Buy LifeSource UB-521 Digital Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor


Well made and documented. But not accurate enough for me, so I donated to Goodwill.

Am nut on BP monitors and have gone through many over past few years. Went to A&D brand based on experience with several models that were always close to what got the traditional way at doc's office.

Wanted wrist model to use at gym, but gave up when readings varied from close to same, to 20
percent higher than my current A&D upper arm model, with no apparent reason for the variation. Pulse rate was always close to upper arm model reading, however.

Placement of cuff relative to wrist was touchy, to say the least, and had a major effect on reading got,but again, I could not see a consistency of reading versus cuff placement.

I recommend the upper arm models. I have had several A&D models and all worked fine and were close to my doctor's mercury tube model's readings. I choose based upon features I want.Get more detail about LifeSource UB-521 Digital Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Purchase MABIS/DMI Healthcare Digital Thermometer Probe Covers, Deluxe Four-Color, Box of 30


DO NOT BUY THESE! Very poor quality. I had to use an average of 3 covers to make it right. The poor quality of the thin cover either got peeled off together with the outer layer or got punched through by the thermometer. I repeat - DO NOT BUY THESE!Get more detail about MABIS/DMI Healthcare Digital Thermometer Probe Covers, Deluxe Four-Color, Box of 30.

Monday, July 7, 2014

Order Thinner TH313 Digital Bathroom Scale w/ Body Fat, Body Water & Bone Mass, Capacity 400 lb x 0.2 lb, 11 x 12.5 in. Base


I have been using this scale for a couple of weeks and it is very consistent. User must be sure it is on a level surface to ensure accuracy. I only wish it could store daily info in memory, which it does not, and other scales I have used in the past do. That is its only negative.Get more detail about Thinner TH313 Digital Bathroom Scale w/ Body Fat, Body Water & Bone Mass, Capacity 400 lb x 0.2 lb, 11 x 12.5 in. Base.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Where To Buy R.A. Bock Cardiology Dual-Head Stethoscope w/ Stainless Steel Chestpiece


Very nice Cardiology Stethoscope for the price. I can not tell any difference between this one and the Littman Cardiology model that my roomate purchased for allot more money. Looks exactly the same and the functionality appears to be the same. My roommate and I could not tell which Stethoscope was which by listening to the heart. Heart sounds through either stethoscope were same intensity and volume. We are both 1st year so we are not experts by any means but just doing a blind listening test neither could distinguish which stethoscope was which.Get more detail about R.A. Bock Cardiology Dual-Head Stethoscope w/ Stainless Steel Chestpiece.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Shop For Mabis 04-180-001 SmartRead Technology Semi-Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Memory, 8 5/8 Inch - 12 5/8 Inch


We have had some bad experiences with blood pressure monitors so I waited a little while to write a review. This is the first one we have ever had that worked flawlessly. We were surprised to find that it was the same one that was used in a doctor's office that we visited. (If that's not endorsement for durability, I don't know what is).Get more detail about Mabis 04-180-001 SmartRead Technology Semi-Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor with Memory, 8 5/8 Inch - 12 5/8 Inch.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Oregon Scientific PE829A - Personal radio


I recently purchased this item and just want to say that it is great! I was worried that for the price, I wasn't going to get an accurate count or that the radio would be lousy, but I am happy to say I was wrong! The radio is strong (though it cuts out, which i think is because it has an internal antenna) and easy to use, and the count (so far) is accurate within 2 steps. I highly recommend this product!Get more detail about Oregon Scientific PE829A - Personal radio.