Questions re: Mail order Supplies

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Registered: 05-02-2003
Questions re: Mail order Supplies
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Tue, 03-23-2004 - 6:44pm

Do any of you get your test strips/other "supplies" (not actual meds) through delivery/mail order?  There's a possibility I can get an UltraSmart for free through my endo's office, but the deal is I get the lancets (I buy generic ones anyway) and strips through this mail order/delivery co. here in LA.  They deliver, you sign, and you get your stuff.  I don't like the whole delivery thing, I've never been real comfortable with that, but it's not through the mail or a shipping co., I guess this company's employees actually deliver. 


Thank you all for your suggestions regarding solutions to the problem regarding my insurance and the strips and everything.  I'm still apprehensive in regards to the LifeScan lancers, as I do test all over my fingers already (6x day does create calluses pretty fast), and this is the very reason why I stopped using the Ultra in 2001, and the alternate site testing never worked, I bruised myself for minimal results.  I guess I can always just keep using my Freestyle one if I really dislike it.


Sometimes I forget how diligent you have to be in all aspects of dealing with this disease, as I've battled with my insurance since I was diagnosed (probably because of where I live and the volume they deal with).  I did find a link on the Blue Cross website where you can check the formulary for what is and isn't covered.  So far, the other five meds I have are.  I'm hoping I don't have to keep going back and checking on a monthly basis.


 


 

 

Blueliner4
(aka The Pixie Princess)

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Registered: 02-20-2004
Sat, 03-27-2004 - 10:16pm
I'm pleased with Walgreen's. It's just cheaper for me to use the drug plan. That will all change in a couple of months. My Cobra insurance premium has gotten much too high.

Have to figure out something else. The Diabetic supplies shouldn't be a problem, but it's the other meds that have me concerned.

What kind of meter did you order?

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Registered: 05-02-2003
Sun, 03-28-2004 - 2:22am

I'm purchasing an UltraSmart.

Blueliner4
(aka The Pixie Princess)

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Registered: 02-20-2004
Wed, 03-31-2004 - 1:12am
I'm envious. You'll need to let me know how you like it and how it works for you.

I had a roommate that did strange things, too, and didn't admit anything.

Thanks for the hopes for my meds. I'm hoping things work out.

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