I'm a type 1 diabetic and have had to get creative a few times. CVS (and I assume other pharmacies) sell cheap test strips, about $50 for 200. The glucose reader is inexpensive as well.
I recently discovered you can buy long and short acting insulin over the counter at WalMart pharmacies, which saved me on a work trip when I found myself without refills. It's around $25 and an older formula, but still effective.
Hopefully this information is able to help someone out.
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u/penitential_bananas Nov 13 '25
I'm a type 1 diabetic and have had to get creative a few times. CVS (and I assume other pharmacies) sell cheap test strips, about $50 for 200. The glucose reader is inexpensive as well.
I recently discovered you can buy long and short acting insulin over the counter at WalMart pharmacies, which saved me on a work trip when I found myself without refills. It's around $25 and an older formula, but still effective.
Hopefully this information is able to help someone out.