bg monitor strips

[aqualung]

I was wondering where those who are prediabetic buy their test strips and how much they cost.

I am trying to look at all the options...

 

[AndBreathe]

Just bumping this for you @aqualung .

 

[Squire Fulwood]

I was wondering where those who are prediabetic buy their test strips and how much they cost.

I am trying to look at all the options...

I can't see much of a difference between a prediabetic and a type 2 diabetic or anyone else really. If you want test strips you either find your own source, go to Ebay or buy an SD codefree meter.

 

[aqualung]

I can't see much of a difference between a prediabetic and a type 2 diabetic or anyone else really. If you want test strips you either find your own source, go to Ebay or buy an SD codefree meter.

there is a difference as prediabetics pay VAT and diabetics don't

 

[Squire Fulwood]

there is a difference as prediabetics pay VAT and diabetics don't

Of course, I had forgotten.

 

[aqualung]

Of course, I had forgotten.

not only are we trying to keep our bg low to keep diabetes at bay we have to pay more to do it

 

[cold ethyl]

not only are we trying to keep our bg low to keep diabetes at bay we have to pay more to do it

On Amazon they ask if you are diabetic and it's just a yes or no answer- I'd be inclined to say yes. I can't see how they would know that you aren't and imagine it's just for their records. TBH if you are pre-diabetic then you are not a none diabetic in my book- it';s just a line drawn and you are over the normal range so I'd not feel guilty about a white lie.

 

[aqualung]

I did actually think that today that there is a fine line for a prediabetic between being diabetic and not as we aren't non diabetic as such. Amazon didn't use to ask so there was no dilemma!!

 

[ally1]

i got my strips from amazon and paid vat

 

[cold ethyl]

i got my strips from amazon and paid vat

You don't need to though as you are diabetic. There's usually a dropdown box that you click to say you are diabetic and VAT is deducted at checkout.

 

[aqualung]

Amazon have changed their system. Some listings are for diabetics and some for non diabetics, they don't have a dropdown box. It seems that diabetics can buy a box of 50 but non diabetics can only buy 2 boxes of 50.

 

[AndBreathe]

Amazon have changed their system. Some listings are for diabetics and some for non diabetics, they don't have a dropdown box. It seems that diabetics can buy a box of 50 but non diabetics can only buy 2 boxes of 50.

That seems bizarre in itself (differing purchase minima). I'd drop the seller an enquiring note. In it you could explain your situation.

 

[aqualung]

That seems bizarre in itself (differing purchase minima). I'd drop the seller an enquiring note. In it you could explain your situation.

Thanks I will!

 

[ally1]

cold ethyl i didn,t see a box to drop down

 

[ally1]

i bought 300 pin prick needles and 400 test strips

 

[aqualung]

cold ethyl i didn,t see a box to drop down

I don't think there is a dropdown box they have different listings for diabetics and non diabetics

 

[AndBreathe]

I don't think there is a dropdown box they have different listings for diabetics and non diabetics

Do you have the links to those?

I must admit, I buy directly from homehealth-UK.com, where the clearly explain the VAT situation. They also suggest you can clim it back, so that might be worth investigatin @ally1 , as you spent a bit. I buy direct to allow the retailer maximum profit, in the hope it keeps the price down. I'm not sure what margin they will pay to Amazon, or eBay, as a retailer, but it won't be zero.

http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/blood_glucose_monitor_testing.htm

 

[ally1]

thank you andbreathe

 

[aqualung]

Do you have the links to those?

I must admit, I buy directly from homehealth-UK.com, where the clearly explain the VAT situation. They also suggest you can clim it back, so that might be worth investigatin @ally1 , as you spent a bit. I buy direct to allow the retailer maximum profit, in the hope it keeps the price down. I'm not sure what margin they will pay to Amazon, or eBay, as a retailer, but it won't be zero.

http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/blood_glucose_monitor_testing.htm

non diabetic: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006B8JO98/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A4DI4ZJ5WTRP7

diabetic: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00690WTY0/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A4DI4ZJ5WTRP7

 

[aqualung]

I have just looked at amazon again and there is an option to order 50 or 100 both as a diabetic and non diabetic.