Diabetes Myths: Fact vs Fiction

Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting millions of people worldwide. With so much information about diabetes circulating, it’s easy to encounter myths and misconceptions about blood sugar control. Let’s clear the air by debunking some of the most common myths about diabetes: Myth #1: Diabetes is Caused Solely by Eating Too Much Sugar While excessive…

Maximizing your Diabetic Supplies

Having extra diabetic supplies can be a common occurrence for many people living with diabetes. Whether due to a change in prescription, excess ordering, or an improvement in condition, these supplies can accumulate. Instead of letting these valuable resources go to waste, there are several meaningful ways to put them to good use. This article…

Build Your Emergency Diabetes Kit Today!

Living with diabetes demands constant vigilance and preparation, especially during emergencies. Whether faced with a natural disaster, an unexpected power outage, or an extended time away from home, having an emergency diabetes kit can be crucial. This guide outlines the essential items to include in your kit to ensure you are always ready. Additionally, for…

One Type of Call That Makes us SAD

You are an important member of the diabetic community.  At Test Strip Search we appreciate every person who calls us-whether you decide to work with us or not-and we want you to have a great experience when you sell your diabetic supplies. We highly recommend doing your research on any company you decide to trust with your…

Declutter by selling your extra diabetic supplies!

This isn’t new information, but we can all use a reminder now and again.  Clearing your head often starts with clearing your space. The extra stuff cluttering up your kitchen, your pantry, your bathroom or your hallway also clutters up your PEACE OF MIND! If you own items you are not going to use-do yourself…

Highest Payouts for Diabetic Supplies at Test Strip Search

You have options when selling your diabetic supplies.  Sometimes, other companies offer more for your product than we do. But do those companies actually pay more for diabetic supplies? Often, they do not.  They may offer high prices and then find reasons to discount the product after they receive it. Test Strip Search offers great prices on…

Diabetic glucose monitor with corresponding diabetic test strips

Why Are Diabetic Supplies So Expensive?

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Managing diabetes requires frequent testing of blood glucose levels and the use of insulin injections or pumps. As a result, diabetic testing supplies, such as glucose meters, test strips, lancets, and insulin pumps, have become a significant expense for those living with the…

Is it Legal to Sell Diabetic Test Strips?

Is it legal to sell diabetic test strips? “Is it against the law to sell diabetic test strips?” This is one of the most common questions we get here at Test Strip Search.  If you have extra diabetic strips, you might be wondering if selling diabetic strips is legal. The good news is, yes, it…

Does Insurance Cover Blood Glucose Test Strips?

Health Care for diabetics is changing fast. Lots of people prefer blood glucose test strips even as monitoring changes to CGMs. The “tried and true” glucose test strips depend on a drop of blood that the person gets by using a diabetic lancet and pricking their finger.  They then insert the glucose test strip into…

Diabetic Test Strips in 2022

Blood Glucose Testing Through The Decades

For those of us who work daily with diabetic test strips, it may come as a surprise that diabetic test strips have been available in the marketplace for barely 30 years. Companies like Test Strip Search have been buying diabetic test strips in order to make sure they are available to diabetics across the US.…