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Jude The Obscure · 05-22-2009, 10:38 PM

Do you know of any program that allows you to get your test strips for free or low-cost? I just applied (for the third time) with Bayer to get a Contour meter. My deal is not really the meter (I like the Contour because it is what my doctor's office uses), but the cost behind the strips. I don't have health insurance and can't afford the out of pocket expense of $100+ for a box of 100 strips, plus the lancets and alcohol prep pads. I'm tired of my situation preventing me from properly testing myself for blood sugar levels. A friend lent me hers the other day so I could have some idea of what my levels were doing. My fasting was 180, then after a meal and meds, it was 80. I previously applied also for a OneTouch, but never got anything.

Zoneboy · 05-22-2009, 11:00 PM

eBay is where I get my test strips and I've never had a problem.

Jude The Obscure · 05-22-2009, 11:03 PM

Thanks Charles, I will get that option in mind....provided I get sent the meter.

05-22-2009, 10:38 PM	#1
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	For diabetic SO members, a question Do you know of any program that allows you to get your test strips for free or low-cost? I just applied (for the third time) with Bayer to get a Contour meter. My deal is not really the meter (I like the Contour because it is what my doctor's office uses), but the cost behind the strips. I don't have health insurance and can't afford the out of pocket expense of $100+ for a box of 100 strips, plus the lancets and alcohol prep pads. I'm tired of my situation preventing me from properly testing myself for blood sugar levels. A friend lent me hers the other day so I could have some idea of what my levels were doing. My fasting was 180, then after a meal and meds, it was 80. I previously applied also for a OneTouch, but never got anything.

05-22-2009, 11:00 PM	#2
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05-22-2009, 11:03 PM	#3
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Thanks Charles, I will get that option in mind....provided I get sent the meter.