How to Get Cheap Contour Glucose Test Strips

If you have recently found out that you are diabetic, you are probably quickly learning that diabetic testing supplies can be expensive. Contour glucose test strips are popular because they work with some of the most common blood sugar monitors on the market. Contour glucose test strips are also very expensive, often over $100 per box. Luckily, there are some ways to help cut down on costs and keep your budget in check.

Instructions

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  Contact your health insurance company or Medicaid/Medicare if you have insurance. Ask about coverage of your diabetic testing supplies. Many insurance companies cover a good portion of the cost.

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  Call Contour directly. Ask about ways to make your glucose test strips more affordable. Contour may be willing to send you some coupons good towards purchase of test strips for your Contour monitor.

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  Ask your doctor about making your Contour glucose test strips more affordable. Sometimes physicians have diabetes testing supplies in their office that they can offer as samples to patients. If your doctor knows that you are struggling to afford your testing supplies, she may offer to give you some samples to help you out.

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  Watch the Sunday papers for coupons on blood sugar meters. Sometimes, various drugstores will run deals where a blood sugar monitor is free after in-store rewards. These monitors often come with some glucose test strips in the box, helping you to get testing supplies for free. Other times, Contour will put out manufacturer's coupons good on monitors or glucose test strips.

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  Check around for the best price. Pharmacy prices on Contour test strips can vary as much as $20 from location to location. Call around to your local pharmacies to find out what their prices are. Check with mail order pharmacies as well. Shopping around can save you a lot of money.

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  Inquire as to whether or not you FSA or HRA cover diabetic testing supplies. If they do, you can use this tax-free money to help cover the cost of your Contour glucose test strips. Since income is normally taxed around 30%, depending on your income level, this is quite a savings, especially if your insurance covers part of the cost and you also use coupons.

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  Find ways to make extra money online. There are sites on the web that offer points redeemable for free gift cards when you click on your favorite sites through them and buy merchandise you would normally buy anyway. These sites are a great way to get gift cards to places like Target, CVS or Wal-Mart, where you can use them towards the purchase of your Contour glucose test strips. If you combine these free gift cards with insurance, FSA funds, coupons, and more, you will find that it is possible to afford your diabetic testing supplies and stay as healthy as possible while managing your diabetes.