Help finding low cost Diabetic supplies

[yb23002]

My Daughter is 23years old, after the birth of her second child she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetis, She is insulin dependant,She takes insulin twice a day. The problem she is having is being able to afford the testing strips for her blood sugar, Does anyone know where these supplies can be purchased at a discount rate? Thank-You so much for any information that may help her.

[Valady0000]

I to am looking for a discount for strips, Please let me know if you find something?

[adc406]

I did a search and found a ton of sites that say they are free, but then you look at the small print and it says free for people with medicaid and insurance. I did find this one site that says it is for all, even people without insurance. I have NOT had time to check it out, but they are suppose to have some low cost and free things if you get medical approval. (I guess a letter or call from your doctor.)

It will get you started until someone else can give you more/better information.

My Mom also has diabetes, so I will continue to look when I can.
Last year I wrote the supply companies directly and told them of her circumstances and they mailed her ALOT of free supplies. If nothing else, maybe you can try that.
Hope this helps.

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[Edited by adc406 on 03-19-2001 at 04:09 AM]

[Valady0000]

Thanks so much

[Valady0000]

My daughter is now 24 but at the afe of 10 we were told she has type 1 diabetes but she now has no insurance and uses dex strips. I cant find a deal anywhere to help her with.
It gets very expensive. any help would be great ,,,thanks

[adc406]

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.
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or

Dex Test Strips - 50 ct. $35.00 100 ct. $65.00. ...
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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.

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Another message board that might could offer some help.
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I would contact Bayer directly, tell them the circumstances of your daughter, and see what they might do. (It couldn't hurt.)
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[Valady0000]

you are a true gem
yeah that the cheapest I have found too

[rx7drivr]

Been there, done that! Diagnosed Type 1 last year, and I was broke after buying my $150 / worth of meds and supplies each month! Fortunately, I am now in a better insurance situation...

I found a few helpful items:

I got some free test strips from this volunteer organization a while back (if you have a few $$ rattling around looking for a home, they can always use donations.)
Diabetes Angel Network
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(They are always a little bit behind, so it could take several months depending on donations.)

Lilly Cares Program... apparently, if your Dr. fills out a form, you are eligible for free insulin. I have not tried this one.
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LIfescan (makers of test strips and meters)
I have not tried this one either... I am told that you may be able to call their customer service line and let them know you are low income. They might cut loose with some free strips. 800 227-8862
(Every once in a while they will run a promo with big chain pharmacies and offer a free meter when you buy a big box of strips at regular price.)

There used to be a guy who was giving away free Lifescan meters, but I guess that promo is over. I got one for me and one for a member of my family who also has diabetes.

I would suggest lurking for a while on the newsgroup alt.support.diabetes, also. It's mostly bickering, but there are a few jewels in there.

Hope this stuff helps... now perhaps someone could help me. I'm looking to buy the special cable that hooks up your Lifescan meter to a computer. They are $19.99 at drugstore.com. Anybody found them cheaper? Anybody got a coupon code or free shipping for this item?

James

[Valady0000]

Thanks I will check it out....I will keep an eye out for what your looking for too

[kat]

I've been a type I diabetic my entire life (I was diagnosed when I was 2 days old), so I know what it's like to have to purchase supplies out of pocket.

Luckily my insurance now covers everything, but I remember when I was in college & didn't have any insurance I was able to get my supplies covered by the state even though I didn't qualify for medicaid. This was many years ago in NY, but I know they also have programs like this in a few other states so it wouldn't hurt to call up the county health department & find out if they have a reimbursement plan or some other type of plan for your daughters.

[SpinFast]

If you are still looking for [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now] you may want to check out this site - [Only registered and activated users can see links. Either login above or Register Now], which offers a low price guarantee on all their medical supplies. At least if you find a cheaper price elsewhere they will match it. Hope this helps.

[shrimppimp]

my grandmother has it too! I believe what one of the guys said earlier 50 at 29.99 seems the best. You can always try ebay!

[kstlinsoai]

I to am looking for a discount for strips, Please let me know if you find something?

[kestilens]

I to am looking for a discount for strips, Please let me know if you find something?

[lamarr31]

There is a Diabetic Supply company in Florida that has been around since 2002 and ships Diabetic Supplies Nation Wide The Diabetic plans that are avilable are :

25 strips/lancets for $15.00
50 strips/lancets for $25.00
100 strips/lancets for $40.00
150 strips/lancets $60.00
Free Meter
Free Shipping

All Diabetic Plans come with a free meter there website is under construction
but there is a toll free no 1-800-630-0878 also contact them at
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Hope this helps