I search a few minutes tonight.
Could not find cheaper than 50 at $29.99 at the site listed before.
I am sure there has to be some out there some where.
http://www.onestopmedical.com/strips.htm
or
Dex Test Strips - 50 ct. $35.00 100 ct. $65.00. ...
http://www.diabetic1stop.com/meters_strips.html
I wish I had more time to investigate, but I am a cpa and time is a bit limited these days.
These are sites with MANY links for support and information. I know there HAS to be a few chatroom who have discussed this before.
http://members.aol.com/DiaBTees/info.htm http://diabetes.health-support.com/
Another message board that might could offer some help.
http://www.diabetesstation.com/station_board/
I would contact Bayer directly, tell them the circumstances of your daughter, and see what they might do. (It couldn't hurt.)
http://www.bayerdiag.com/contact/na.html