Diabetic Testing

Need Ascensia Contour test strips and lancets MICROLET. I'm on a tight budget and wanted to get an idea before going to the store. The companies will pay more for insurance for these items? Holy Cow! I had no idea what it would cost so much. I live in the UK and get all my diabetic medication free. But I see that you do not live in the UK? Sorry, I'm not sure when - go to England lol! In the UK, these are free prescriptions. Not sure about the U.S., sorry. Your best bet is to consult directly with the insurance company. And please, no matter how tight the budget, do not miss the test because this is very important to your health. If you live in the United States, ask the doctor to call a prescription to the pharmacy. You should expect to pay their regular co-pay for brand name prescriptions strips (I paid $ 30), and about $ 10 for lancets (which cost $ 10.I do not think the insurance paid nothing). Counter, a box of 100 test strips cost about $ 100. Expensive, huh? Good luck! Yes, the insurance pays the bulk of the cost of bureaucracy! If the device you choose is one that they want or they will not have to pay your penalty, you pay 50% and the cost of tape. The average $ 1 a series without insurance! Diabetes is a very expensive disease. Shop on TV will not reveal that the SS benefits of free supply of them. The convenience to receive supplies every 3 months in the plate is good, but you have to pay what insurance does not cover. Co-pays, etc. lol ya be careful and do not skimp on supplies. Some cheap meters and supplies could lead to inaccurate results, which re-test or medication error. Read some info on this page: http://diabetes.webmd.com/default.htm.