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FYI guys, there are some counterfeit One Touch strips out there....check out this blog post, there are links to pictures of what the fake strip boxes look like.

http://www.battlediabetes.com/fake-lifescan-test-strips/

I have to say that this makes me sick to my stomach that people would put diabetics at risk like this....

Tags: counterfeit, one, strips, touch

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Thanks for the info. :)

Makes my blood boil for sure!

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wow, some people will do anything. this is absolutely sick.

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Another low for humankind.

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Wow. I can't even imagine. Thanks for posting this!

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I checked with LifeScan about this and they sent me this info:
"The U.S. notice that is cited is dated December 2006. While we have not seen evidence of counterfeit OneTouch Strips in the U.S. for more than two years, we maintain this information online for reference."

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Thank you very much for the warning! I've just finished checking my lot numbers and they're all OK.

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