Have you checked out the prices for glucose test meters lately? Geez you may as well try financing a new house. Okay maybe it's not quite that bad, but when you add in the reoccurring expense of glucose test strips, having type 2 diabetes really doesn’t pay. Clearly you need diabetes medical supplies to ensure that your blood sugar levels are staying where they belong. If they're not, it's time to look into changing your diabetes care plan a bit. The point is you can't get away from buying the necessary testing supplies. At least you can get a free glucometer if you know where to look. Glucose monitor strips are a little harder to come by at the great low price of free, but you can find cheap diabetes supply sources if you look hard enough.
- talk to your doctor
- check with your insurance company
- search online for free stuff
Your doctor is there to help. Make him or her deserve the money you pay them and ask if they have any ideas on how to lower the cost of your diabetes testing supplies. Doctors often have all kinds of samples of blood glucose lancet and monitoring strips lying around. If you ask nicely maybe they will be willing to help you out a little in this way. The various glucose testing supply companies often give out free samples as well. Ask a representative if they can help you out on your diabetes test supply stuff.
Lots of people have problems getting the care and help they need from their insurance companies, but it never hurts to ask what is covered and carefully review your policy. You may find if you opt for a better plan, the expense to the insurance company may be less than the cost of your blood glucose testing supplies. At least if you explore this option you know for sure that you are getting all the benefits that you are entitled to. Glucose test meters and glucose meter test strips are essential in maintaining good health.
You have to love the Internet. If you visit www.diabetessuppliesinc.com you can register to receive a free glucometer. Of course the testing strips are often more expensive in the long run, you will likely find information to help with that cost as well. Either way, this is an invaluable resource for a glucose tester and other supplies.
to get your free diabetic supplies.
Our friendly staff will determine your coverage and start you on our convenient, home delivery program. We will verify your insurance benefits and obtain a prescription from your doctor. Then we contact you to explain your full benefits prior to shipping your first order.
