tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31633722040378647042024-02-20T15:05:08.416-08:00Diabetic SuppliesDavid Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-37839531721822829452011-03-08T13:32:00.001-08:002011-03-08T13:32:09.372-08:00Obese and bloated, Wilfred Brimley is the spokesperson for DIABETIC supplies. How responsible is that?Matrix is much better than it was before. It used to be huge. Now is still fat, but looks much better. So what? Maybe your supplies to work for him? The treatment of diabetes does not mean that you lose weight. I know many diabetics thin. The man has to be 200 years. It was the late 70's during the filming of "Our House" in the mid 1980's. Or so it seemed. No, a layer of fat David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-37244330116904404702011-03-07T13:16:00.001-08:002011-03-07T13:16:43.641-08:00Who offers blood glucose meters as part of their diabetic testing supplies?I'm looking for a blood glucose meter, test strips that are not looking. Can you recommend a manufacturer or model that does not need to have a trial trip? They do not exist, use the meters in service at the hospital of test strips. Much of the time at Walgreens or a coupon in the Sunday paper, you can free Breeze2 Bayer meters. You have a disk in them instead of the little band. Now there David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-2468441603629432652011-03-06T13:02:00.001-08:002011-03-06T13:02:04.902-08:00I was just diagnosed with diabetes. Can anyone tell me where to go for help with diabetic supplies cheaply?I was just diagnosed and put on Glucophage. My hemoglobin A1C was 12.1 and 317, on average, during the last 3 months. I have no health insurance and hope to get medical supplies at the lowest possible price. I see the diabetes educator for the first time next week (Wednesday). With Wal-Mart usually has a very reasonable price. U know I personally do not know the answer, but my father is diabetic David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-89924668000220698782011-03-05T12:47:00.001-08:002011-03-05T12:47:01.931-08:00How 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 I wanted to get an idea before going to the store. Do most insurance companies pay for these things? Holy Cow! I had no idea that it is so expensive. I live in Germany and all my medications for diabetes free. But I think you live in the UK today? Sorry, not sure, then - move to England lol! In Britain they David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-17354009269079224952011-03-04T12:31:00.001-08:002011-03-04T12:31:15.320-08:00Do you need help paying for your diabetic supplies?WHERE TO FIND SUPPLIES LOW COST diabetic? Abbott Diabetes Care Patient Assistance Program This program assists economically disadvantaged individuals who meet certain income requirements. Abbott Diabetes Care may be found in www.rxassist.org/providers/documents/AbbottDiabetesCare_000.pdf application or call 866-224-8887. Bayer, Bayer offers a start-up once a day (based on other indicators of David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-36276013631228641702011-03-03T12:16:00.001-08:002011-03-03T12:16:40.702-08:00Are you allowed to take medication or diabetic supplies as take on baggage when flying to Europe?Array I think so, but you may need to take a doctors note. I suggest you call the airline flying and ask. Guess they've never been to Europe or left the country before, because you know you can take any prescribed medication you.BUT.you must have a copy of the recipes you.which COM is simply common sense. NEVER travel outside the U.S. prescriptions.even without copies of ALL the medications David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-57510281794824320212011-03-02T11:47:00.001-08:002011-03-02T11:47:01.473-08:00Where can I get diabetic testing supplies for little or no cost?I can not get insurance and can not find the things you do not have health insurance or higher. HELP! I'm going and my daughter needs supplies! Go to the American Diabetes Association in bulk. The bands are half price! carla http://www.americandiabeteswholesale.com pharmaceutical companies to provide some doctors to give patients a few meters. If your daughter sees a family doctor, you may beDavid Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-65618710787889605382011-03-01T11:31:00.000-08:002011-03-01T11:33:39.228-08:00Donating unused diabetic medical supplies?I have a few extra people with diabetes could Medical (lancets, blood glucose testers, etc.), I would like to donate. If a hospital or a clinic to take the kind of products? American Red Cross is often these types of items. You can also your local hospital, many places you can donate them. I doubt that they will take anything. Perhaps if they are unopened? You can try and call you. You have a David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-48273572572507603692011-02-28T11:16:00.001-08:002011-02-28T11:16:07.602-08:00Where can I purchase inexpensive insulin and supplies for my diabetic cat?I'm looking for a place - perferably online - where can I buy equipment for my diabetic cat. She needs insulin, syringes, and Purina ONE cat food. Her delivery which cost me a small fortune on vets, so I hope to find something cheaper. Can anyone help? Try http://hocks.com/hocks_com_on_line_pharmacy/petproducts.html petmeds.com http://www.petfriendlyhealth.com/ heres one for you so that you David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-19997762625654325772011-02-27T10:47:00.001-08:002011-02-27T10:47:47.828-08:00How 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 David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-62856410810098659222011-02-26T10:31:00.001-08:002011-02-26T10:31:35.219-08:00Diabetic supplies, is there a place I can get them free?Or at least, greatly reduced price? I have just been diagnosed and the timing could not be worse, my husband was fired this week, and have no health insurance. The doctor or hospital can provide free samples of all sorts of things. Paridigm MiniMed or call (can not remember) when we were struggling to pay for everything, and sent us free samples of the supply pump in a few days. The doctor can David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-14013807805257611022011-02-25T10:17:00.001-08:002011-02-25T10:17:19.648-08:00Where can I find a really cute bookbag to carry my diabetic supplies in?Or is there some way to make one? I need enough space to put on a poker meters and scarves, books, candy, juices, pens, and some additional things, like bottled water or something.thanks Forever 21 is like 100 bags in its stores frount of a dollar each. They are very cute. I use one as my bag a purse or a backpack if the event: You can get a gauge of minutes of fabric and a roll of wire. Then cutDavid Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-39681576203104678062011-02-24T10:02:00.001-08:002011-02-24T10:02:39.528-08:00Is there anywhere I can get free insulin and diabetic supplies? I need help. PLEASE?I am diabetic and I can not return to work until you reach the end so it cost me money I normally spend my diabetic supplies. My family needs help. Thanks. Do you have a health system in the county where you are? If so, check with them. In addition, some pharmaceutical companies have programs to help people. Consult your pharmacist. If all else fails, contact your state to see if you qualify for David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-14035509610774270992011-02-23T09:47:00.001-08:002011-02-23T09:47:10.220-08:00Can i carry diabetic supplies on the airplane with me?I have to take a meter and ECT Lancet. During my trip in June PLAN baggage I have to CK. My blood sugar level often. I could put on about me? Yes.just TSA said that entering the area of protection you have diabetes carrying material that needs a special license to do so often. But to tell you the population of aircraft with a kind of test should be allowed. Yes, just a doctor's note stating David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-32510378068231346982011-02-22T09:31:00.001-08:002011-02-22T09:31:55.077-08:00How can my sister get help with diabetic supplies until she gets on a type of insurance?Diabeties has type 2 and is 24 years. She just moved back to Denison TX with her husband and two children, her husband a job, but can not get insurance through his work until he was there for 3 months or so.is there anyway you can get insurance or a type of temporal things to help pay for the test strips, insulin, and stuff? Thanks girls and boys! This was the man offered COBRA when he left his David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-76720945690223976952011-02-21T09:16:00.000-08:002011-02-21T09:17:04.703-08:00Where can I get cheap diabetic supplies?I am an uninsured diabetic and ask me where I can get an inexpensive blood glucose meter, test strips, lancets and. Preferably not on the Internet. Thank you for your doctor. Mine gets a ton of yards from the company reps. They give them out free. You can also private label (ie Walgreens) brand meters and strips. they are generally quite cheap. I have a free Bayer meter with test strips and David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-4983941799025650822011-02-20T09:01:00.001-08:002011-02-20T09:01:55.965-08:00how can i get help with my diabetic supplies?I live on a tight budget from 180.00 per month and I found my tape and needles are expensive to buy. So live without most of the time. If you are in the United States, 1-800-DIABETES call and ask. They must have information or know where you are referring. Also I have trouble taking 16 pills a day and live on a tight budget and Suger also tell us what you find that could help many people. Thank David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-56890617339726684362011-02-19T08:46:00.001-08:002011-02-19T08:46:42.479-08:00Who do I contact to receive assistance with my diabetic supplies?End of April I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I am obliged to check my blood sugar five times a day and pictures of insulin at the same time. The insurance covers only I have 10% - 15% of mine supply and the price is about $ 250 a month, it is not I can afford. I am 22 years old and has a steady job, but only takes home about $ 1,100 per month. I'm afraid I will not be able to support myDavid Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-16642149872564534042011-02-18T08:31:00.000-08:002011-02-18T08:33:38.222-08:00How do diabetics take their insulin and diabetic supplies on planes?I mean, how their insulin injections or with all their equipment they need? How can they get it passed through security without being searched and selected? Or they want to wear as a medical certificate. You should keep your insulin in a pocket to take to maintain a cool temperature. These bags are widely available. You do not have a medical certificate, but it does not hurt, you have someone youDavid Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-216023501089499772011-02-17T08:16:00.001-08:002011-02-17T08:16:24.168-08:00What is the smallest kit holder for diabetic supplies?I take two types of insulin 4 times a day and must of course have kits, two pins, needles, lancets, etc. just asked if there was something there, so everything stayed together well, and is small. I use a OneTouch Ultra Light machine. Must be available in the UK, and if you could tell me the price I would be very grateful. Thanks. I get tired so many pieces in a large bag - I have shoulder and David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-67495160453559055722011-02-16T08:01:00.001-08:002011-02-16T08:01:37.916-08:00I am a diabetic and have been told that you can get free diabetic supplies?I've heard there may places, but so far I can not find one. I am unemployed and have no health insurance, and I did not help Medicad. I am 56 years old with type 2-diabetic. I need to test blocks and insulin. HELP! Discount Health Plan is ideal for those who can not afford or qualify for traditional health insurance. Companies providing services to health a very low monthly fee is reduced. David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-13723122248824139842011-02-15T07:46:00.001-08:002011-02-15T07:46:19.007-08:00Where can we get free diabetic supplies?I am diabetic type 1. Fired Friday, uninsured, without salary, not unemployment.Where I can get help to cure diabetes? My wife and I have no children at home. We can obtain a health card in the state of Ohio. My wife is disabled, but not by the government. Received a disability allowance? Does anyone know where to go? Start calling the offices of state (see the blue pages of your telephone David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-24695260401339904832011-02-14T07:30:00.000-08:002011-02-14T07:31:01.207-08:00Diabetic supplies allowed on airplanes?Ok, I am a diabetic who was first in the morning and need some advice on my syringes and needles for insulin pens pack my card. I think they would be allowed in a controlled pocket, but I fear that my luggage is lost. How diabetics here? You should be able to have all your medications and related devices in the cabin. It's a good idea to keep your medications in their original packaging with David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-22983904838911035502011-02-13T07:16:00.001-08:002011-02-13T07:16:11.244-08:00Where can I collect used/wasted diabetic supplies?My friend and I consider this work to non-profit for children with type I diabetes in underdeveloped countries. And to do before you really start anything, our biggest concern is how we can collect lost diabetic supplies such as insulin pumps, pens, blood glucose, insulin, or just dated? Thanks for your help! Id be happy to give an idea some.thats cracks, but difficult to establish an David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163372204037864704.post-23909444258026510282011-02-12T07:00:00.001-08:002011-02-12T07:00:40.217-08:00What do I do about the diabetic supplies that we will need for a family member?We have to bring snacks and supplies with us. How can we do if only allowed to return to many places we want to see? Use a large bag. I agree with the proposal of "Blah". A woman of great handbag should be fine. Will be inspected upon entry into most attractions and, sometimes, can be sent from X-ray scanner, but should meet your needs. I use a large fanny pack. Leave your hands free David Barronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04067606851613486657noreply@blogger.com0