Is there an assistance program for diabetic supplies? / myLot

United States

April 13, 2010 2:46pm CST

Is there an assistance program for diabetic supplies? my mother has medicare and medicaid and she cannot afford the test strips and i also have another relative that is struggling to pay for supplies and so i was wondering if anyone knew of any financial aid or programs to help out low income etc afford diabetic supplies? any info would be greatly appreciated!! have you had to search for help and assistance for medical supplies before? i used to get my advair paid for through a group when i couldnt afford it so i know there are groups out there.. just have to find them!

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lelin1123

@lelin1123 (15595)

• Puerto Rico

14 Apr 10

I have seen a commerical for diabetic supplies, the company is Liberty Medical. The website is LibertyMedical.com. I hope this will help you.

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moonlitmagikchild

@moonlitmagikchild (22181)

• United States

11 Nov 10

thanks i think that was the commercial i kept seeing but always forgot the name of the company lol

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pheonixstar1982

@pheonixstar1982 (2307)

• United States

14 Apr 10

I have seen commercials for assistance with diabetic supplies but can not remember the name. But i do have a lot of members in my family who have diabetes and i can ask around to see what they do for help and let you know.

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moonlitmagikchild

@moonlitmagikchild (22181)

• United States

11 Nov 10

i can never remember them either.. i know a few of them did not work with my moms machine and she'd have to switch which i dont see any problem in but shes whining about it lol

newtalent

@newtalent (1112)

• United States

13 Apr 10

Here is a link that may be able to help or might be able to get you where you need to go. Good luck. http://isletsofhope.com/diabetes/assistance-programs/free-diabetes-supplies-1.html

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moonlitmagikchild

@moonlitmagikchild (22181)

• United States

11 Nov 10

thanks i will have to look into it... now im having to use diabetic tools till they figure out whats going on with me so maybe we both can find something helpful

Professor2010

@Professor2010 (20162)

• India

15 Apr 10

hello moon i am from india, i don't think there is any such group or institution here...

Thanks for this nice post, cheers

God bless you.

Prof

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