You can also check out some of the diabetes forums online (like tudiabetes or diabetes daily) to see if they have people who are selling or trading their unused test strips. That's not my preferred way to get them, but it is an option. If you get a prescription, make sure the doctor writes it for as many strips as you actually need. My Rx is for about half of what I use, but thankfully I can get the other half for free through my employee wellness center. It wouldn't hurt to see if you have a local clinic or health department where you could find the strips cheaper.
Also, check to see if your insurance company has a program where you can order them through their pharmacy for less (with or without a prescription), or if they have a discount code you can use to order them from a supplier online.
Thanks @MrsL2B! I don't mind spending the some money on them if they are more reliable I just feel like I am walking into this blind and want to be prepared for my class on Wednesday. I appreciate all the info from you ladies! !
You may want to also check with your insurance company. DH and I have a high deductible. So we shell out a lot of money for the test strips. But once I meet the deductible it is covered at a better rate. Also since I went through the training class I was given a meter with some lancets and strips to work with. Also on the side of the box was a discount card. So I do get some off that way too.
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Thanks ladies!
I appreciate all the info from you ladies! !
I would for sure ask. They wrote my RX for strips, meter and lancets
Also since I went through the training class I was given a meter with some lancets and strips to work with. Also on the side of the box was a discount card. So I do get some off that way too.