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Diabetic Connect Member NamVet

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Where does Everyone get their Supplies?

by NamVet
October 2, 2008 11:53 AM
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Do you get them same place, look for bargains, freebies?
Does anyone have a cheap outlet?

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Diabetic Connect Member momoftype1
momoftype1
momoftype1 replied October 3, 2008 9:40 PM 

I get all scripts filled at Walgreens, and pump supplies through minimed.
Dawn

teddybearcub replied October 6, 2008 7:43 AM 

We get everything at Wal-Mart.
Diabetic Connect Member AaronS
AaronS
AaronS replied October 6, 2008 8:17 AM 

I get all my pump supplies from Medtronic. Everything else I get from Shopper's Drug Mart.

I don't really look around for bargains; also since I live in Canada, it seems that insulin (especacially the analog insulins) costs considerably less here.

vgarrison replied October 6, 2008 8:38 AM 

Aaron,

It seems that alot of meds cost less in Canada and other countries that it does here....just another way that we get kicked in the pants so to speak..

Vicki
Diabetic Connect Member Bluebutterfly
Bluebutterfly
Bluebutterfly replied October 6, 2008 9:25 AM 

Hi NamVet,
Are you a veteran? If so you can get your supplies free or just a small co-pay. My husband gets his supplies from Vets,and the test strips he gets from medicare,so do i.We don't have to pay anything for these. I guess we are older than you he is 68 and i am 62,i had to leave my job of 30 years and go out on disability.I hope this helps some. If I can be of help please let me know.
Bluebutterfly
Diabetic Connect Member Goddess
Goddess
Goddess replied October 6, 2008 9:29 AM 

I get mine for free. Because of medicare and medicaid.
Diabetic Connect Member Chewy
Chewy
Chewy replied October 6, 2008 9:36 AM 

I get my meds and supplies at Walgreens. They're fast, friendly and open 24/7.

vgarrison replied October 6, 2008 9:50 AM 

Amen to the 24/7 of Walgreens!!!!

BarryE replied October 6, 2008 9:55 AM 

Same here, and they are great with answering any questions. My doctor himself uses Walgreens, so thats good enough for me.
Diabetic Connect Member sparkysmom
sparkysmom
sparkysmom replied October 6, 2008 9:50 AM 

Kroger pharmacy. Even with my insurance on a good month it costs us about $250. I don't know what folks with no insurance do.
Diabetic Connect Member NamVet
NamVet
NamVet replied October 8, 2008 5:38 AM 

I do get all my Meds, supplies,Pumps, everything free from the VA.
I feel I paid dear for that tho. As they say I took one for the Gipper.
But in asking this question, I wanted to see how we make it with out Insurance or Medicare, or whatever to just make it??
NamVet

vgarrison replied October 8, 2008 8:25 AM 

At first before I had insurance, I paid out of pocket.....The day I got out of the hospital we went to Walgreens and paid over 250.00 to get all my supplies...the lancets, test strips, my lantus cost 99.99 a vial, I was also put on potasium..that was 15.00. Thank goodness my husband is a perpetual procrastinator or we would have been SOL. He hadn't paid a couple of bills yet, so the money was there, and thank goodness for friends and family for helping to get those bills paid a few days later.

So basically here I was newly diagnosed and scared out of mind, thinking...oh my goodness if this disease doesn't kill me, the bill collectors are going to.........

Vicki

PAT L replied October 8, 2008 10:01 AM 

WELL LIKE YOU I AM A VET AN I GET MY SUPPY FROM THE VA AN ITS AT A COST OF 9 BUCKS PER MONTH PER ITEM. BUT ITS BETTER THAN I CAN GET ON MEDACARE. FOR INSULIN IT COSTS 36 A BOTTLE, AN I WONT EVEN LOOK AT THE REST OF MY SUPPLIES THAT I NEED FROM THE LOCAL SUPPLIERS.
Diabetic Connect Member Amy Tenderich
Amy Tenderich
Amy Tenderich replied October 8, 2008 8:47 AM 

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Nobody orders stuff online?

Here are some great places to go:

www.diabetesandmore.com

www.diabetesnet.com (the Diabetes Mall)

www.insulincase.com (Insulin Case Shop)

Best,
AmyT

AaronS replied October 8, 2008 9:03 AM 

When I said I order pump supplies from Medtronic, I meant that I ordered it from their website (so I guess that counts as on-line).

Another useline on-line site for Canadians is http://diabetesexpress.ca/ (Diabetes Express - a pharmacy in Toronto that ships throughout Canada).

walshskis replied June 25, 2009 10:07 PM 

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lots of supplies are at http://www.westerndiabetic.com
Diabetic Connect Member midget
midget
midget replied October 8, 2008 5:27 PM 

hello!
i get my supplies from walmart and i get my supplies from minimed for the pump.
midget
Diabetic Connect Member Debe Pendice
Debe Pendice
Debe Pendice replied October 8, 2008 5:34 PM 

I get my diabetic supplies from Medifast Pharmacy. They deliver to my door. All my other medicines at get at my cousins pharmacy. He lives 2 doors down from me and bring it over on his way home. I'm so thankful they all seem to help me so much.
Diabetic Connect Member Muffin
Muffin
Muffin replied October 22, 2008 6:28 PM 

Has anybody done business with Life Quality Pharmacy? Got a solicitation from them..just wanted a heads up if any bad info..

daniel velazco replied October 22, 2008 8:49 PM 

I also get mine free being on medicare and medicade.
Diabetic Connect Member Avera
Avera
Avera replied October 22, 2008 9:53 PM 

I get most of my supplies at K-Mart. They now have a deal here in my town. Three months supply for 5.00 on generic drugs and supplies of various name brands.

Diabetic Connect Member sexyswamprat
sexyswamprat
sexyswamprat replied October 22, 2008 10:44 PM 

I get all my meds and supplies at wal-mart. Unless it's a brand name only, then I get it filled closer to my house at Publix or Sweetbay. With insurance it would be 20$ anywhere I went. I am so thankful that I now have insurance and my test strips are covered. 20$ for a box of 100. Sure does beat that 95$. When I was Dx with T2 I had no idea how expensive this was gonna be.

vgarrison replied October 23, 2008 9:43 AM 

AMEN!!!!
Diabetic Connect Member G Thomas
G Thomas
G Thomas replied October 26, 2008 5:58 PM 

I get mine at Walgreens with the Walgreens Medicine card for $12.99 up to ninty pills. 120 pills costed me $17.99. And they have over 400 pills on the list. The card is $20.00 for you and a pet, $30.00 for the family for a year.

Gwen
Diabetic Connect Member Deleted User 12427
Deleted User 12427
Deleted User 12427 replied November 30, 2008 7:16 PM 

I get my supplies from United States Medical Supply, Inc. Toll free phone # 1-800-787-6331 I have not only gotten my diabetic supplies from them, but supplies for my COPD, and a moist heating pad for my arthritis. They handle talking with my doctor and dealing with my insurance. They do all the paper work. I haven't had to pay a penny for any of my supplies. Hope this info helps.
Diabetic Connect Member caragypsy
caragypsy
caragypsy replied November 30, 2008 9:29 PM 

I git all my supplies from Dr. Diabetc. I'm on medicare and medicaid so they are all free. They do all the paperwolk and I get them in the mail. Cara

caragypsy replied January 23, 2009 2:17 AM 

There is a lot of very good info here.
Diabetic Connect Member momwith juvie
momwith juvie
momwith juvie replied January 23, 2009 2:25 AM 

I get all my sons supplies threw mail order.makes it easier and i dont have to call to reorder.they also get the refills right from the doctor so i deal with no paper work.

BobMWade replied February 5, 2009 11:08 AM 

I signed up for the Walgreens prescription plan, only available to people without insurance. So i get all my medications there.

For supplies though I shop on ebay. Usually i get about 200 strips/200 lancets for around $30. You just can't beat that price. I think doctors get machines for free from the companies that make them and give them free test strips as well, and a lot of times these wind up on ebay because I just don't see how so many people can have every imaginable type of test strip at a fraction of the retail price, unless these are from people that got them free or cheaper with insurance.

Deleted User replied February 9, 2009 2:14 AM 

I get my insulin through my local pharmacy, and all pump supplies are on automatic reorder through Medtronic.

Thank goodness the insurance has is a great company!

With the lay-offs my husbands company has suffered recently, I am very afraid I may not be able to stay on the pump, and I was horrible with taking the 4 shots a day.
Diabetic Connect Member roshy
roshy
roshy replied February 9, 2009 2:19 AM 

in Ireland when you have type one you go on to the long term illness cert. That allows type ones to get their supplies for free in their local chemist.

If we need a new glucose kit or ketone kit we just go to the diabetes day centre and ask for a new one and get them there and then!! to buy insulin aint cheap! i use novorapid and lantus and to but its 180 euro for a box containing 5 pens!!
Diabetic Connect Member beauty416
beauty416
beauty416 replied February 9, 2009 5:12 PM 

I get my diabetic supplies from a mail order company called AmMed Direct. I was getting my medication from them also but my insurance company decided not to pay for the mail order company. I hope that this does not affect my diabetic supplies.

Diabetic Connect Member dj7110
dj7110
dj7110 replied February 26, 2009 4:48 AM 

I got my last 2 meters, lancet, and current test strips, control solutions, meter batteries at doctor diabetic supply. ... https://www.doctordiabetic.com/index.asp Today, I just dicovered on there site they also carry syringes. going to see about getting them here also as I pay copay at local pharmacy (rite aid), but everything is covered in full for me without co pay at doctor diabetic supply. they also replaced my meter free that went for a dive overboard when I was fishing out in the lake last summer.
Diabetic Connect Member Donnamama
Donnamama
Donnamama replied March 17, 2009 1:04 AM 

I get my supplies at DiabeticExpress.com
strips are not as expense as they are in the store.
Diabetic Connect Member bigjrm45
bigjrm45
bigjrm45 replied March 17, 2009 1:18 AM 

I get most of mine at walmart butI now get some from US Medical supply they ship it to my RV,I just let them know where I am at and a few days latter it's at my door
Diabetic Connect Member freddyg2u
freddyg2u
freddyg2u replied March 18, 2009 10:18 PM 

Hi NamVet.
If your a vet get them from the VA like I do. It's cheaper than CVS or Pharmacies. Fred
Diabetic Connect Member studywoman
studywoman
studywoman replied April 4, 2009 8:00 PM 

I get my test strips off e-bay and have been doing this for two years. It's been the cheapest--even cheaper than any sites or companies that help people with little or no insurance. I recently filled out a survey about diabetes on the internet and received a call from a salesman promising he could save me a lot of money on testing strips.

When I told him about my cost on e-bay, he quite literally didn't know what to say other than he could not offer me a better deal. I use the one touch-ultra meter and have NEVER paid more than $45.00 for 100 strips on e-bay. In fact, I just recently purchased 100 strips for $35.00!

SteveM replied May 7, 2009 11:30 PM 

$20 for 100 strips - 1 touch ultra

I found a website that has some One Touch Ultra strips dated 05/2009, and they have reduced the price to move them. (I thought $40 was a good price last month!). Don't know how many they have, but you'll probably never see them this cheap again. These work with several one touch ultra meters, including the free one (One Touch Ultra Mini) they've been giving away for the past couple of months. Here's the url:

http://www.mpsmedicalsupply.com/Catalog/One-Touch-Ultra-P...>
Diabetic Connect Member SteveM
SteveM
SteveM replied May 7, 2009 11:25 PM 

I get my insulin from Sam's club - novalin N & R run about $24 per 10 mL vial.without prescription, another good place for insulin and needles is healthwarehouse.com. ( http://www.healthwarehouse.com/diabetic-supplies ) N is about $39 and R is about $33. and also has good prices ib test strips & meters.
Diabetic Connect Member cyncyn
cyncyn
cyncyn replied May 7, 2009 11:41 PM 

We get testing supplies(test strips, lancets, and meter) from US Medical,for my mother-in-law. They cost her $0.00. She's on Medicare.
Diabetic Connect Member BobMWade
BobMWade
BobMWade replied May 25, 2009 2:54 AM 

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I recently started getting my insulin from a friend that works at a nursing home, that nursing homes policy is to throw away patients insulin as soon a new prescription is filled. Most of the time the insulin hasn't even been used.

I can't get insurance so this saves me over $1000 a month on the two types of insulin I need.

Might be a good idea to check around your town to see if there are other places with this policy.
Diabetic Connect Member king of hill
king of hill
king of hill replied June 1, 2009 6:13 PM 

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I get my supplies from a Mail order program Christian Healthcare. They deliver my testing supplies, insulin, and pump supplies. They are able to get it for me covered by my insurance from work. I dont have to pay for it. They dont charge me a copay. Love the program. I speak to a gentleman John who works there. Very nice guy. If anyone wants to give him a call his number is 888 777 0737 ext 2024
Diabetic Connect Member Harlen
Harlen
Harlen replied September 3, 2009 1:03 AM 

I get some from the ins comp and the rest online
what they pay for is too good to get anywhere,What they dont pay for I get online out of Canada A lot cheeper from there
good luck and YES you did earn it from the VA
Diabetic Connect Member dawn kelly
dawn kelly
dawn kelly replied September 24, 2009 10:03 PM 

i dont know if your elligable but my dad gets his from va no copay because his diabetis is service related supposidly hes a vietnam vet if that helps
Diabetic Connect Member walshskis
walshskis
walshskis replied October 5, 2009 12:21 AM 

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Definitely try http://www.westerndiabetic.com
Diabetic Connect Member THE SWEET ONE
THE SWEET ONE
THE SWEET ONE replied October 5, 2009 9:22 AM 

I GET MY SUPPLIES FROM C V S.
Diabetic Connect Member Sarguillo
Sarguillo
Sarguillo replied October 5, 2009 6:09 PM 

I have Kaiser here in California. I get my pills via their online pharmacy and my insulin at their pharmacy at the hospital. It tends to work out best for me that way. Especially since my pecriptions are now down to zero refills, they just get one of their staff doctors to sign off and I get it refilled. My syringes are on an open pecription and so is my Insulin, all others have set refills.

Diabetic Connect Member Hinboyz3
Hinboyz3
Hinboyz3 replied October 17, 2009 5:55 PM 

I try to compare prices I started at Walgreen's, but I've seen cheaper prices at the local warehouse clubs like Sam's and costco. I also have to pay cash no insurance at the time.