Is there an assistance program for diabetic supplies?

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 (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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• 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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• United States
13 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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• 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 (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
• 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
• 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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