Tuesday, March 8, 2011
How much should I expect to pay for diabetic testing supplies?
I need Ascensia Contour test strips and lancets MICROLET. I'm on a tight budget and wanted to get an idea before I go to the store. Will most insurance companies pay for these things? Holy Cow! I had no idea that it costs so much. I live in Germany and all my diabetes medicine for free. But I guess you live in the UK today? Sorry, not sure when - to move to England lol! In the UK these are free on prescription. Not sure about the USA, sorry. It is best to check directly with the insurer. And remember, no matter how tight your budget, do not miss the test because it is very important for your health. If you live in the United States, asking the CEO of a prescription, call your pharmacy. You should expect to pay your normal copay rules mark the bands (I paid $ 30) and about $ 10 for The Lancet (they cost $ 10 I do not think that all the insured). Without recipes, a box of 100 strips costs about $ 100. Caro, eh? Good luck! Yes, most insurance will pay for bandwidth! If the meter you choose is what they like, pay for this other way of doing good will pay 50% and the cost of the bands. Bands average of 1 € per tape without insurance! Diabetes is a very expensive disease to have. E-mail sites on TV does not show that should be on social security benefits for the version of hardware. The convenience of receiving the material every 3 months, email is good, but still must pay what the insurance company will not cover. Co-payments, etc lol we are careful and do not skimp on supplies. A few meters at low prices and supplies may give false results once again testing or medication errors. Read some information about this site: http://diabetes.webmd.com/default.htm.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Where can I purchase inexpensive insulin and supplies for my diabetic cat?
perferably - line - where I buy supplies for my diabetic cat, I'm looking for a place. She needs insulin, syringes, and Purina ONE cat food. Your deliveries will cost me a small fortune at the vet, so I hope to find something cheaper. Can anyone help me? Try to express http://www.petfriendlyhealth.com/ petmeds.com http://hocks.com/hocks_com_on_line_pharmacy/petproducts.html over for you can try checking PET med, but I doubt it would be cheaper. Unfortunately, feline diabetes insulin type tricky.NEVER switch if the vet does it for you! You can get some http://bricomedicalsupplies.net/ really cheap and in large quantities. They are great for kidney problems, but not right for you. But you can fill out cheaply on needles, etc. and may not want too get food and medicine at a time. Petmeds.com are usually very cheap compared to the ridiculous requirements increases for most veterinarians. I have my cat is insulin PZI 1 800 PetMeds is about $ 30 cheaper than a bottle of my vet costs, and charges $ 17 Express. Always give 10% of a new order, so if I can swing, I have two bottles. I thought it was the same price for capital injections as the cost of my doctor, so you just get the vet purple. Hope this helps. I've never had a cat with diabetes, and there is a Yahoo group for it. I am a member of feline hyperthyroidism, cancer, etc. Just go to http://www.yahoogroups.com and put in the search for feline diabetes. Join the group and you can share information with all members - get the supplement, food, etc Purina One, 2 / 3 of corn in its design, and I heard a cat that has very low carbohydrate diet for diabetes. Then group members can give you some ideas about what is best for your cat to eat .
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Are you allowed to take medication or diabetic supplies as take on baggage when flying to Europe?
Array I think so, but it may be necessary to provide medical information. I suggest you call the airline to fly and land. Guess they've never been to Europe or left the country before, because you know you can take medications you.BUT.you need a copy of the recipe with you.which simple common sense. NOT travel outside the United States without prescriptions.even copies of ALL the medications you normally do not take it or take it with you on this trip.even to eyeglasses.it can save lives. The names of the drugs is generally different from one country to another and will not be able to know what your talking about, if you tell them "I take a pink pill every morning." Because in their country of origin may be a yellow pill taken every day. You may take your medications with you if you have a valid prescription for it and needed during the flight or shortly thereafter. Diabetic supplies are a common example. It's a good idea to take a clear plastic bag and / or provide them for inspection, you are also asked general need for the long trip (plus a bit more if you want storage moved!) Cheers!.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Is there anywhere I can get free insulin and diabetic supplies? I need help. PLEASE?
I am diabetic and I can go back to work until I get it under control, so it cost me to use the money I normally would be delivered to my diabetes. My family needs help. Thanks. If you are a county health care system, where are you? If so, check with them. Moreover, some of the pharmaceutical company programs to help people. Ask your pharmacist. If all the above without authorization check if you qualify for assistance. Good luck! I think your local Red Cross can help you with your needs. Call your pharmacy directly and talk to pharmacist.He must fill out some paperwork, you could take your medicine free.Also if there is an emergency, can the chemist to give you enough, until you see your doctor. Talk to UR doc or medicine for diabetes educators. diabtic my teacher gives me free stuff when Eve I need it most and have no money, we have a clinic. It costs only $ 15 to go, and you can sign up for prescription drugs in an MED program is $ 8 for three months worth of medicine. You can also test for Medicaid and see if you're hoping to find something elligible. You can visit the website below and sign up for free or discounted drugs, just put everything you have and have a doctor to sign it .
Friday, March 4, 2011
How do you choose and buy diabetic devices/supplies? Do you have a choice or does your doctor/insurance pick?
I work at a research diabetic equipment and how to improve it, even my dad mild diabetes and I had some questions. It seems that there are many types and brands of glucose monitoring and insulin delivery devices with a variety of features, some better than others, but I do not understand how to choose a person to buy a particular unit. Medicine has a certain way, or they give you a prescription for say an insulin pump, so you have a choice of which brand? Did you shop around? If your insurance only applies to certain types? If you have a choice, as you learn about the different units? want one, each one or a few - there are some they are like "iPod" to diabetic units? If someone with diabetes or know someone who could explain the process that you / they use, I would really appreciate it! PS You can read more about our YouTube video-project: http://sfbay.c craigslistorg/sfc/vol/354715779.html Well, for us, we can choose any meters, but some groups are more expensive than other contracts for the insurance company is working with the supplier. Almost all politicians give their glucometer device, because the money is in the bands. The doctor's office has a couple of guys in the office we have examined to choose what we liked. Often change / upgrade, too. When using a pump, we decided - I do not know if the insurance company has limited us to certain brands (there are only a few) or less. The pump is the most popular by Medtronic MiniMed, but there are some others. The doctor's office, also had a lot of brochures and a "night of the bomb" when the factory is invited to a demonstration of their bombs. supplies Wal-Mart is a very good value. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3555238 article (somewhat dated). glucometers http://www.uspharmacist.com/index.asp?show=article&page=8_1897.h htm I had a type of diabetes for almost ten years and is a long time when you are 17 years at first (me and my parents) gathered my things on the basis of what the doctor said. As I got older, I started doing more research on my own. For things like equipment, testing blood glucose, I ask my doctor about the options and weigh each edge with what is important to me. What I remember is the price of test strips, and the range of memory tests. I used to use the Freestyle Flash because of its size and lighting. But if something happened to my pump and I could not get the insulin, which extends the evidence that the flash does not go past 500 I know it sounds high, but when you are short-acting insulin alone, if no sugar Blood insulin levels can increase rapidly to very low numbers. When I chose my pump, I went with MiniMed. At the time I got my first pump (2002/2003) had most of the available resources. htm I had a type of diabetes for almost ten years and is a long time when you are 17 years at first (me and my parents) gathered my things on the basis of what the doctor said. As I got older, I started doing more research on my own. For things like equipment, testing blood glucose, I ask my doctor about the options and weigh each edge with what is important to me. What I remember is the price of test strips, and the range of memory tests. I used to use the Freestyle Flash because of its size and lighting. But if something happened to my pump and I could not get the insulin, which extends the evidence that the flash does not go past 500 I know it sounds high, but when you are short-acting insulin alone, if no sugar Blood insulin levels can increase rapidly to very low numbers. When I chose my pump, I went with MiniMed. At the time I got my first pump (2002/2003) had most of the available resources.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Diabetic supplies, is there a place I can get them free?
Or at least greatly reduced prices? I was just diagnosed, and the timing could not be worse, my husband is fired from his job this week, and have no health insurance. Your doctor or hospital can give free samples of all sorts of things. MiniMed Paridigm or call (can not remember which), when we were struggling to pay everything, and they sent us free samples of the delivery pump in a few days. The doctor can give free supplies (like a week or two or three valley) immediately. It seems that you feel really lost it. I hope you can find here useful http://www.HealthInsuranceIdeas.info/free-online-health-insurance.htm.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Who do I contact to receive assistance with my diabetic supplies?
In late April, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I can check my blood sugar five times a day and take pictures of insulin at the same time. Insurance does not cover my 10% - 15% of my supplies and the cost is about $ 250 a month is not possible for me to pay. I have 22 years of age and have a stable job, but only take home about $ 1,100 per month. I'm afraid it will not be able to support my son and buy these materials at the same time. I contacted my county health department and was told they make too much money. Does anyone know where or how I can get relief supplies or even for free? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Ask your pharmacist for a year, usually know the companies they support. u can contact ur doctor. The entire USA, just tell him you want an illegal and talk to Ted Kennedy Is not it a shame Americans have to ask what caused them legal, which is certainly illegal automatic first step should be to contact the vendor your medications and test strips are almost all of them offer a discount plan for lower income and / or no insurance patientsI use novo disc NovoLog its programs and offers a 3-month supply of insulin-free, all you do, you can contact the application determine the return of some wa rx from your doctor how much insulin you use it, and they send you to Dr. & just pick up from there. As far as test strips go Im not too sure ASZ Ive never found any help W & that suckers are expensive if I was you would see on a meter that used cheaper stripes, the prices at the pharmacy and you will be limited since. Sorry for your situation, I know how hard it is, I've been diabetic for 19 years and had to pay out of pocket for sorting my sources, many times when I was w / the safe injections go, I know for a fact you can abox get 100 in WalMart (off the mark, and BD) for about $ 15.00 per case, and it is quite reasonable. It must also be able to get at least their syringes dpmnt for health, I think they are addicts I see no reason why you should give people who need them, and bring thisup when talking to them. Good luck, hope you find some help. If you want to talk about your concerns or questions to diabetics new things, do not hesitate to contact me and I'll help anyway I can. Hi contact your local chapter of the Diabetes Association - Canada, diabetes can foundatin and have a little help. Sorry for your situation, I know how hard it is, I've been diabetic for 19 years and had to pay out of pocket for sorting my sources, many times when I was w / the safe injections go, I know for a fact you can abox get 100 in WalMart (off the mark, and BD) for about $ 15.00 per case, and it is quite reasonable. It must also be able to get at least their syringes dpmnt for health, I think they are addicts I see no reason why you should give people who need them, and bring thisup when talking to them. Good luck, hope you find some help. If you want to talk about your concerns or questions to diabetics new things, do not hesitate to contact me and I'll help anyway I can. Hi contact your local chapter of the Diabetes Association - Canada, diabetes can foundatin and have a little help. Sorry for your situation, I know how hard it is, I've been diabetic for 19 years and had to pay out of pocket for sorting my sources, many times when I was w / the safe injections go, I know for a fact you can abox get 100 in WalMart (off the mark, and BD) for about $ 15.00 per case, and it is quite reasonable. It must also be able to get at least their syringes dpmnt for health, I think they are addicts I see no reason why you should give people who need them, and bring thisup when talking to them. Good luck, hope you find some help. If you want to talk about your concerns or questions to diabetics new things, do not hesitate to contact me and I'll help anyway I can. Hi contact your local chapter of the Diabetes Association - Canada, diabetes can foundatin and have a little help. Sorry for your situation, I know how hard it is, I've been diabetic for 19 years and had to pay out of pocket for sorting my sources, many times when I was w / the safe injections go, I know for a fact you can abox get 100 in WalMart (off the mark, and BD) for about $ 15.00 per case, and it is quite reasonable. It must also be able to get at least their syringes dpmnt for health, I think they are addicts I see no reason why you should give people who need them, and bring thisup when talking to them. Good luck, hope you find some help. If you want to talk about your concerns or questions to diabetics new things, do not hesitate to contact me and I'll help anyway I can. Hi contact your local chapter of the Diabetes Association - Canada, diabetes can foundatin and have a little help.
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