Why waste your time shopping on a website that can’t handle you?
We sorted online diabetic suppliers by how they get paid because everyone has different coverage for their needs.
Some online companies deal with Medicare patients only…
Other websites will accept a mix of Medicare patients, people with private insurance, and HMOs members. All of the suppliers that we review will do all the paperwork for you. No claim forms to fill out and submit.
Surprisingly, not all suppliers will take payment directly from an individual. Paperwork reasons. It is interesting that the one reviewed website that only takes online credit card payments had the lowest prices.
Our top recommendation, American Diabetes Wholesale, easily welcomes everyone’s situation. This company is getting well known for giving back to the diabetic community. For only one example see the Feb 09 Readers Digest under “Make It Matter”about Fight-it.org, or look for their latest charitable cause on their website. They seem to care!
Stay with us here to compare how the different online suppliers can or cannot meet your own personal needs. There are differences in coverages, available diabetic products, prices, shipping, return policies and available diabetic resources and support. All of these reviewed companies are well established and respected.
OUR TOP RECOMMENDATION
- free glucose monitor
- accepts online payments
- accepts payments from Medicare, private insurance and HMOs
- no paperwork or forms
- free shipping on orders over $100
- pet diabetes supplies
- autoship program
- specials and coupons
- newsletter, forums and blogs
- product oriented
- articles, support and more resources
- advice by nutritionist available
- diabetic recipes
- routinely donates to diabetes charities big and small
- website customer comments
Company contact online or by 800 number.
FEEDBACK: This is our top recommendation
Official company website:
www AmericanDiabetesWholesale.com
MEDICARE ONLY
Features:
- free glucose monitor
- Specializing in blood glucose monitoring devices, test strips, and lancets exclusively
- Carries hard to find meter control solutions for checking monitor calibration
- Covers Medicare patients ONLY
- Extensive diabetes resource directory
Company contact is online to start. Phone support is added later.
FEEDBACK: If you are already covered by Medicare and your main need is with keeping track of your blood sugar, Diabetes Supply Co. is highly recommended.
Official Company website: www.DiabetesSupplyCo.com
MEDICARE AND PRIVATE INSURANCE COVERAGE
Features:
- free glucose monitor
- new technology updates
- extensive product information
- free home delivery
- FAQs for the newly diagnosed
- FAQs for the shoppers
- no claim forms to fill out
- no upfront costs or co payments
- free newsletter
- diabetic nutritional information (traditional carb heavy food pyramid)
- diabetic recipes
- diabetic education and tips
- does not accept online payments from individuals
- no HMO coverage accepted
Company contact online or call their 800 number
Official company website: www.americandiabetes.com
FEEDBACK: This very stable company is worth your business by giving you lots of resources and proven support to help you.
ONLINE PAYMENT ONLY
- high discounts on prices reflect the lack of paperwork and physical storefront overhead
- over 46,000 products. A one stop shop for even more than your diabetic needs.
- product reviews
- auto reorder
- email specials and coupons
- search by category, brand, medical condition, OR body part.
- buyer guides
Contact company online or by 800 number.
A standard 30 day return policy.
FEEDBACK: For the price sensitive cash buyer. They will save you money with your non-diabetic needs as well.
Official Company website: WWW.AllegroMedical.com
- free glucose meter with test strip purchase
- very low blood glucose meter prices
- accepts Medicare
- accepts cash
- free shipping on orders over $79
- 30 day return policy. Pro-rated returns allowed after 30 days, with conditions
- return shopper discount program available
- help available online and via #800 phone Monday thru Friday 9-5 EST
- highly discounted “Deal of the Day”
Feedback: best online diabetic sock selection, Indiana and Ohio residents can shop insulin products online, most product prices worth shopping, especially for blood glucose meters.
Official Company Website: WWW.Hocks.com
“Give Me Your Email First” Suppliers
The following websites of diabetic suppliers were not reviewed. They required your name, email address, and sometimes physical address before allowing access to any substantial product information on their site.
www.discountdiabeticsupplies.com
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