Q: I have no job or money how do I get testing supplies
Hey - I hear ya. I'm glad you're still trying to find supplies despite your financial position.
Is there a community health center where you live? At some, you can get really cheap or free supplies, including things like test strips and syringes.
Also, check out this article: Affordable Diabetes Supplies and Assistance.
Also, go to the website of whichever glucose monitor you use and call them to see if they have their own company based assistance program.
There ARE programs to get people supplies who cannot afford them - you're not alone, and there are solutions!
Please let me know if this helps you acquire supplies.
-Ginger
if youre really hurting, and this is what i do when im in that position, you can get Regular and NPH insulin over the counter. its pretty cheap. about 25 - 30 bucks a vial. and that should last about a month. i know its not the new insulin, but when you need insulin, you need insulin. and you can usually get needles when you purchase insulin. its probably not the BEST advice to give, but its better than not having any insulin at all.
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