Tim says that if the customer pays cash, the price for the meter is $99. And 50 test strips go for $38.50. But, "Advanced Diabetes Supply will guide the patient for getting proper insurance coverage," he says. Tim even sent me the verbiage that you might need to qualify for a talking meter through Medicare or many other insurance providers. An ophthalmologist needs to sign this form:

Patient Name_______________________________________________________

This patient has been treated at____________________________with a diagnosis of________________________________________. He/She has been declared legally blind because best corrected vision in each eye is less than 20/200 or severe constriction of the visual field to less than 10 degrees centrally.

There is no improvement in vision anticipated.