FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Q. I was recently diagnosed as being Diabetic and my doctor told me to check my Blood sugar twice a day. I see all these ads for Free Diabetic Testing Supplies and when I inquire about them, I am told I do not qualify. What’s the Catch?

A. Most likely you are under age 65 and/or do not have Medicare Insurance Coverage. The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 provides Medicare coverage for blood glucose monitors and testing strips for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics. Some private insurers and group policies provide the same coverage as Medicare but each policy could have different coverage benefits. For a more detailed explanation of Medicare coverage guidelines, click here.

Q. Am I the only diabetic who must pay for their testing supplies?

A. No. Recent statistics published by the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) state there are 18.2 million people in the United States who have Diabetes. As many as 9 million men and women between the ages of 20 and 60 have diabetes and should be testing. Unless private insurance or government benefit programs cover them, these people must pay out-of-pocket for their diabetic testing supplies.

Q. What are the Benefits of Blood Glucose Testing?

A. A Landmark Federal Government study over a ten-year period produced results that proved that the level of blood sugar control predicts the onset and severity of diabetes-related complications for both types of diabetes. This means that if you have diabetes, if you can keep your blood sugar levels as close as possible to normal, you can live a normal life span with few or even no complications at all. If you can control your blood sugar level, in the short run, you will:

• Feel better.
• Stay healthy.
• Have more energy.
• Prevent the signs and symptoms of high blood sugar such as feeling very thirsty and tired, urinating often, losing a lot of weight, having blurred vision, and having cuts and bruises that are slow to heal.

In the Long run, it will:
• Lower your chances of having eye disease, kidney disease, nerve damage and heart disease and enjoy a better quality of life. Courtesy of LifeClinic

Q. What is the Cost of Diabetes?

A. A person with diabetes usually incurs medical costs which are much higher than those of a person without diabetes, including:
• Diabetes management supplies such as syringes, glucose testing meters, test strips and insulin pumps.
• Insulin and/or other diabetes drugs and therapeutics.
• Other medication to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, etc.
• Frequent medical visits and diagnostic tests.
• Specialized home care visits, and rehabilitation or permanent residential care should debilitating complications arise.
People with diabetes face these costs no matter where they live. The cost of testing supplies can exceed $1200.00 a year for someone who tests their blood sugar three times a day, not covered by Medicare and/or private insurance and purchases their supplies at a local pharmacy.
Sugar Free Diabetic Supplies helps people manage the cost of diabetes by providing a choice of quality products at fair prices. You can save from 30% to 50% on diabetic testing supplies at Sugar Free Diabetic Supplies.

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