Monday, June 04, 2012

The Scoop On Finding Cheap Test Strips and Meters

By Ann Bartlett, Health Guide Monday, August 24, 2009

 

eBay had One Touch Ultra Blood Glucose Test strips 50 ct for $22.50.  Another 50ct was $5.28.  You do have to realize you are bidding and the price may go up.  But a deal probably can be found on eBay if you are patient.

 

Some places I shopped online: 

 

Minipharmacy.net - One Touch Ultra test strips 50 ct- $55.50 (that's not a typo!)

 

Allegromedical.com - One Touch Ultra Test Strips- 50 ct-$36.95


ADW American Diabetes Wholesale - One Touch Ultra Test Strips 50ct- $46.99

 

Health-and-beauty.become.com - One Touch Ultra Test strips- $33.33

This site lists whose selling what and for what price. I did not find any real bargains.

 

It is important to throw out your meter after about a year to maintain consistency.  I realize consistency has been under scrutiny, but that doesn't mean, "don't test!"  And, since we are stuck until the pharmaceuticals can fix the accuracy of meters, we need to replace them at least once a year if not more. 

 

I have been married to the One Touch because of my Medtronic pump, but now I'm on my pump vacation and I see Dr. Huang in a couple of weeks.  I like the Freestyle Lite with the backlight and a test strip port lite. Could have used that at the movies tonight!  And for those nighttime tests when I need them, which are not that often, this would be extremely useful!  If you know more deals out there please share!

 

By Ann Bartlett, Health Guide— Last Modified: 05/11/12, First Published: 08/24/09