Comments on: Fired Up Friday – High Cost of Diabetes Test Strips

By: chuck

chuck — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:22:38 +0000

Ok, folks. As it happens I work in the
pharmaceutical industry, AND I’m diabetic as well. So while I share your cost concerns, realize there is much more overhead than you see in making absolutely certin things like test strips (never mind the drugs) arte safe and reliable EVERY time you use or buy them. And there is enormous paperwork to document all of this –just in case something does go wrong.
Mind you there is still an above average profit in such stuff, just not nearly as extereme as your project ( your perhaps off by a factor of 10!

chuck

By: James Cunnar MD

James Cunnar MD — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:52:33 +0000

I am a family physician, and appreciate everyone’s posts here. My upcoming blog post this upcoming Monday, 6/13/2011, is about this issue – the cost of diabetic testing supplies. I go one further – I think all testing supplies should be free. The end cost savings (less heart attacks, kidney failure, amputations) for insurance companies will more than outweigh what the supplies cost.

There are those of us trying to advocate for our patients. Keep up the good fight, everyone.

By: James Madewell

James Madewell — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 08:03:32 +0000

Shame on all who profits on the health of others. God will remember!!! What goes around comes around. There is more than one reason I go to church. It helps me to keep things in perspective. I believe there are people living in their earthly mansions, driving their “Golden Chariots”, and yes, buying “mini-golden chariots for their children.” (Oh!, arent’t you the talk of the town). There is a price to be paid, and one day, you will pay it. I hope you remember this warning. I hope you turn from your wicked ways, and find God, before it is altogether too late. I believe God frowns on those who gouge on charging so much for health products The Holy Bible tells me Hell is hot, and it lasts forever. Think on these things.

By: margaret walkky

margaret walkky — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:14:20 +0000

So glad to here I’m not the only one growling and gritting my teeth when I’m paying $1 per strip. Why is this not on any news show? Why are diabetics bearing the burden of funding pharmaceutical companies? What does it really cost to produce these strips? It’s a shame and a disgrace!!

By: Christalyn

Christalyn — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:25:52 +0000

Hello,
I want to start an advocacy program for cheaper test strips and supplies in general. I am calling it RED THURSDAY. I would like to know would you mind coming together and start a plan of action? I think the community is being taken advantage based on our need for these supplies and test strips.

Please let me know something
Thx
Christalyn

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:35:00 +0000

Yes, the cost is outrageous! I have to pay $600 every 3 months with 2 kids with Type 1 Diabetes. That’s with insurance paying half of it. Totally insane!

By: Jeannene

Jeannene — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:48:20 +0000

Here. here!!! I have LADA, the use of insulin requires that I stay on top of my Blood glucose lever, it is life or death. So why do I feel like you are committing highway robbery every time I go to buy strips? In order for a diabetic to be healthy they must test, if they don’t test and their sugars are out of control, out of control blood sugar causes the expensive complications associated with diabetes–preventable complications. Help us stay healthy, lower the price of these test strips!