Did I miss a post? Is there someone out there who needs a meter?
— In Budget101_@yahoogroups.com, “Phyllis Hart”
wrote:
>
> Most insurance companies will supply you with a meter and the test
> strips if you’re diagnosed with type 2. If you don’t have
insurance,
> check with your local hospital and see if they will supply you
with the
> supplies. Also, your local health department may be of some
help.
> Most hospitals now have a diabetes education department where you
can
> get information. Type 2 diabetes is at epidemic stages so there
is
> usually some help if you can look around. If your in a small town
> area, check with a larger town near you.
> I know I turned in 2 meters that I had to our diabetes education
unit
> at the hospital so they could give them to someone who didn’t have
> insurance or needed one badly. My insurance sends me a new one
every 2
> years. I have to test 5 to 6 times a day since I”m on insulin.
If you
> have any questions that you think I may know the answer to, feel
free
> to email me anytime Ann.
> Phyllis
>