Nov
30
I’m moving to the UK on a Working Holidaymaker visa. Since I can’t get on the NHS, how much will my meds cost?
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Catenabi asked:
I am a Type 2 diabetic and take the following medication:
I am a Type 2 diabetic and take the following medication:
- Novorapid (fast-acting inulin)
- NPH (intermediate insulin)
- Glucophage (metformin)
- Synthroid (for hypothyroidism)
- Needles for insulin pens, diabetic testing strips, etc.
I would just like to get an idea of how much I’ll have to spend on my medication each month so I can sort out my budget.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks!
ZIVEN
Nov
29
rose g asked:
i’m left in the dark here and scared,my sugar is ranging from 250 to 405 every day,i don’t know what to do ,can anybody help me?all i was told to do is pick up my meds,moniter and test strips,i fell so sick all day,every day,vomiting,tired and weak,what do i do?
KAYA
i’m left in the dark here and scared,my sugar is ranging from 250 to 405 every day,i don’t know what to do ,can anybody help me?all i was told to do is pick up my meds,moniter and test strips,i fell so sick all day,every day,vomiting,tired and weak,what do i do?
KAYA
Nov
23
darsow@sbcglobal.net asked:
Does anyone have ideas on how I could reuse my empty test strip containers ? I hate to throw things away if I can reuse them . They are very much like empty film canesters but the lids are attached .Any craft ideas would be helpful .Thanks
MAZYA
Does anyone have ideas on how I could reuse my empty test strip containers ? I hate to throw things away if I can reuse them . They are very much like empty film canesters but the lids are attached .Any craft ideas would be helpful .Thanks
MAZYA
Nov
22
ST asked:
Looking to see if anyone has had problem with the Freedom Freestyle meter.
I am a pre-diabetic that is using diet and exercise to stay off diabetic meds.
My Dr asked me to test twice daily. Started in March.
Using a Freesyle Lite meter and have had 2 meters within 2 months go faulty. Both gave me extremely high readings, 478, retook the test within a minute down to 165. withing another minute down to 157.
Reported it to the maker, Abbott both times. First time they sent me 2 meters and 200 test strips. I returned the faulty meter.
This time I emailed Abbott and told them I no longer trust their meter and had I been taking meds to lower my sugar I could have been in trouble. Also asked if they made them in China.
Pretty bad, just want to know if anyone else has experienced this and if so hopefully you didn’t take medication after a very high reading.
May 29th, Abbott Labs called me regarding my email and the faulty meter. Told them I couldn’t trust the readings since this has occured twice in about the same length of time on each meter. Told them I would try again however it would be the last time. Told them I am looking for an accurate meter.
I do wash my hands for each test and use my finger which they tell me is actually the best. They also told me to take it to my doctors office and have a test done there and do the meter at the same time.
They asked me to try one more time, sent me a new kit today.
They did say their meters are made in China.
I did send an email to the FDA’s link asking them to investigate the accuracy of this particular meter.
Again it’s the Freedom Freestyle LITE.
Thanks for the two responses.
KEIR
Looking to see if anyone has had problem with the Freedom Freestyle meter.
I am a pre-diabetic that is using diet and exercise to stay off diabetic meds.
My Dr asked me to test twice daily. Started in March.
Using a Freesyle Lite meter and have had 2 meters within 2 months go faulty. Both gave me extremely high readings, 478, retook the test within a minute down to 165. withing another minute down to 157.
Reported it to the maker, Abbott both times. First time they sent me 2 meters and 200 test strips. I returned the faulty meter.
This time I emailed Abbott and told them I no longer trust their meter and had I been taking meds to lower my sugar I could have been in trouble. Also asked if they made them in China.
Pretty bad, just want to know if anyone else has experienced this and if so hopefully you didn’t take medication after a very high reading.
May 29th, Abbott Labs called me regarding my email and the faulty meter. Told them I couldn’t trust the readings since this has occured twice in about the same length of time on each meter. Told them I would try again however it would be the last time. Told them I am looking for an accurate meter.
I do wash my hands for each test and use my finger which they tell me is actually the best. They also told me to take it to my doctors office and have a test done there and do the meter at the same time.
They asked me to try one more time, sent me a new kit today.
They did say their meters are made in China.
I did send an email to the FDA’s link asking them to investigate the accuracy of this particular meter.
Again it’s the Freedom Freestyle LITE.
Thanks for the two responses.
KEIR
Nov
22
How do I afford my diabetes supplies with no insurance?
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Carebear asked:
There has GOT to be some kind of program for students who have diabetes and go to school full time. I am not going to a regular university so they dont have medical aid. Theres no way in hell I can afford $150 a month for insulin and $200 a month for test strips or any of that. I was thinking about the everyone benefits program but that only pays a small percentage of the cost. Are poor diabetics just meant to fall over and die or what? I do not think so! What do all you other no insurance diabetics do out there to afford your supplies, any one know of anything at ALL that would help me?
LEWA
There has GOT to be some kind of program for students who have diabetes and go to school full time. I am not going to a regular university so they dont have medical aid. Theres no way in hell I can afford $150 a month for insulin and $200 a month for test strips or any of that. I was thinking about the everyone benefits program but that only pays a small percentage of the cost. Are poor diabetics just meant to fall over and die or what? I do not think so! What do all you other no insurance diabetics do out there to afford your supplies, any one know of anything at ALL that would help me?
LEWA
Nov
21
Win. asked:
Where can I purchase one? How much do they go for? Also can I just go in and purchase one?
REDINA
Where can I purchase one? How much do they go for? Also can I just go in and purchase one?
REDINA
Nov
21
Does anyone know where I can find less expensive diabetic test strips?
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worknlakeside asked:
Looking to see if anyone has any new suggestions.
PHYLLIS
Looking to see if anyone has any new suggestions.
PHYLLIS
Nov
16
diabetic meters?
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Lucky asked:
when i went to buy my first meter i got a cheap one. a one touch ultra mini. but when i was there i saw that the cost of the meters can go over 100 dollars. why are some cheaper then others? are there certain brands that offer cheaper test strips?
when i went to buy my first meter i got a cheap one. a one touch ultra mini. but when i was there i saw that the cost of the meters can go over 100 dollars. why are some cheaper then others? are there certain brands that offer cheaper test strips?
where can i go to get help with the cost of test strips. my job doesnt offer prescription coverage and im having trouble affording strips.
LORIE
Nov
12
Can I buy One Touch diabetic testing strips at pharmacies in Morocco?
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♥ terry g ♥ asked:
I know they have Accu-Chek and a few other brands, but I use One Touch.
I will take several with me when I visit, but I wonder about their availability for when I plan to return there to live…
ULYSSES
I know they have Accu-Chek and a few other brands, but I use One Touch.
I will take several with me when I visit, but I wonder about their availability for when I plan to return there to live…
ULYSSES
Nov
10
I am a type two diabetic. I get my test strips at Target - easypro -?
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jane7 asked:
because, as we all know, they are the cheapest. However, Target is hard to get to, particularly as I have no car. And a lot of them don’t have pharmacies. Is there a way to order easypro strips in the mail? I’ve already looked on the Target site.
SCOT
because, as we all know, they are the cheapest. However, Target is hard to get to, particularly as I have no car. And a lot of them don’t have pharmacies. Is there a way to order easypro strips in the mail? I’ve already looked on the Target site.
SCOT