how do you get strips for testing blood glucose, to control diabetes?

Oct 15, 2009 | Blood Glucose Diabetes


There are three ways , that I know of, to get test strips.
1. From a pharmacy. They keep them locked up behind the counter so you need to know what type of meter you have. The normal price for test strips are 25- $29. 50- $49 100- $89. They are expensive.
2. get your doctor to write a prescription if your insurance will pay for them
3. Some churches give away testing supplies to needed people. I have done this before when I was broke and it was very helpful. Your doctor should have a list of churches/organizations that do this.
Good Luck

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7 Responses to “how do you get strips for testing blood glucose, to control diabetes?”

  1. Jeanius Says:
    October 15th, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    You can get them from a pharmacy.
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  2. bingolil Says:
    October 15th, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    Being diabetic myself, I get mine when I get my monthly prescription from the chemist.
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  3. sylvie Says:
    October 15th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    You can buy them at any pharmacy or grocery like wallmart now. If you have your Doctor write a prescription, you can use your insurance with your co-pay. My insuarance covers the cost of my strips if I order them at the same time as my insulin. Thank heavens, because the test strips are very expensive.
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  4. Sunni Says:
    October 15th, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    You should be able to get a perscription for them from your doctor.
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  5. lou2orange Says:
    October 15th, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    There are three ways , that I know of, to get test strips.
    1. From a pharmacy. They keep them locked up behind the counter so you need to know what type of meter you have. The normal price for test strips are 25- $29. 50- $49 100- $89. They are expensive.
    2. get your doctor to write a prescription if your insurance will pay for them
    3. Some churches give away testing supplies to needed people. I have done this before when I was broke and it was very helpful. Your doctor should have a list of churches/organizations that do this.
    Good Luck
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  6. dreeamer86 Says:
    October 15th, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    at the chemist of thro ur diabetic educator, a
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  7. alexeverwander Says:
    October 15th, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    Generally, you can get them at a pharmacy. Often they are behind the counter due to risk of theft.
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