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Questions about supplies / resources
| Tue, 01-27-2004 - 8:30pm |
I'm not certain if this question is supposed to be asked here or not. If not please forgive me and I'll understand.
Where do you typically get your supplies (test strips, lancets, meter batteries, etc.)? This is what I'm looking for: My Dad has run out of test strips and is on Medicare (all this is still new to me, so overlook my ignorance). Today while at grocery store we looked at test strips and they were fairly expensive there, and he refused to purchase them. I'm looking for other, reputable, alternatives for these supplies. I've seen websites and TV ads that say "medicare covers cost of these supplies". Does anyone here have suggestions on places that really work - no gimmicks, etc.
I will be searching his Medicare coverages for answers too. If you don't want to post, I'll accept e-mails at sourgrape70@yahoo.com
Thanks again,
Licia

I was recently diagnosed and had to go out and compare prices because my insurance does not cover a lot. I have found Walmart and Shopko have very fair prices. Walmart over Shopko. I have to go to Shopko because Walmart does not carry the Novofine Pen Needles I like. They do carry lancets at about 10 bucks a box, strips are a 100 for about 80 bucks and they have an assortment of meters and such. Some online places are safe and have good prices the only one I have ordered from and been very pleased with is www.diabeticexpress.com. Their prices are very reasonable. You would have to talk to them about the Medicare, but they are very custoomer friendly not to mention you can talk to a Pharmicist. Well I hope this helps a little. I know how scared and overwhelmed I felt when trying to find all these things out. Know we are all here for you. Take care of yourself and I hope you find what you need.
Morgan