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Badis H, 42 years, Tripoli, Lebanon “Advised by a friend, I decided to bring my mother to France for her medical treatment. I wanted the best for her. After comparing a few agencies, I decided to trust FAME. Therefore in September 2012, I came to France with my mother and children. The day of our arrival at the airport, our consultant Helen was waiting for us to drive us to our hotel. ...

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Will my insurance pay for my medical care?

There are different types of insurance. Feel free to ask your company if you're covered abroad and whether the intervention or treatement you are looking for are included in your contract.

Will my government refund my medical expenses?

Check with your local authorities because the reimbursement of medical expenses is not guaranteed in all countries . If necessary, we will give you a translated copy of your medical file and your invoice in the language of your choice.

When should I pay?

Once you accept the quote and confirm your wish to proceed with the preparations, 50% upfront payment is required. 30% of the total amount should be paid 15 days before arrival and the due amount within 10 days from the final invoice date.

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Connected objects: iBGStar, a meter connected to t

09/04/2014 - 0 Comments - Back to news

iBGStar is a meter connected to the iPhone created to simplify the daily lives of people with diabetes.

Connected objects are typically scheduled to meet needs more or less precise of the public. The goal is then to sell to a mass audience so in large quantities.
However, certain items are designed to target specific users, particularly in medicine.

Constantly having to carry a camera to determine his blood sugar is not easy in the diabetic's life. Therefore the appearance of the iBGStar tool was expected. This is a blood glucose meter that connects to the iPhone. The device provides a simple solution to read his blood sugar for people with diabetes.

This device is equipped with a small screen which displays the rate and a specific receiver strips. All measured data are then stored and visible from the iBGStar Diabetes Manager mobile application, available on iOS.

To use the IBGStar, the user must prick his finger with a lancet and place a drop of blood on a special test strip. Then, he inserts the strip into the meter to display the blood glucose levels.

However, iBGStar has some flaws like the fact that it is just compatible with certain Apple devices: only works with iPhone and iPod Touch with the old Apple connector. IPhone 5, 5C and 5S owners can still use the camera as long as they provide the dedicated Apple adapter.
Another drawback is that the user is forced to buy his own strips in order to use the device. (A box of 50 strips costs about 30 €).

iBGStar is available around 60 € on specialized websites. iBGStar also represent one of the only solutions connected to the market of some 200 million people worldwide which have diabetes.

This kind of solution demonstrates the benefits of connected healthcare and opportunities to facilitate the patient's life.