The diabetic supply stories
Why You Have Extra Supplies — and How to Not Waste Them
Almost nobody plans to have a drawer full of test strips or CGM sensors. Here are the everyday reasons it happens — and how those unused, sealed boxes can become cash in your pocket and supplies in the hands of someone who needs them.
What to Do With a Loved One's Unused Diabetic Supplies
Sorting a family member’s belongings after they pass often turns up boxes of test strips and CGM sensors. Here is a gentle, practical guide to handling them with care.
Read moreIs It Legal to Sell Unused Diabetic Test Strips?
Short answer: usually yes — with a few important exceptions. Here is a plain-English look at what makes reselling unused test strips legal, and what to avoid.
Read moreHow Much Are Your Unused Diabetic Test Strips Worth?
Brand, quantity, and — above all — the expiration date decide what a box of unused test strips is worth. Here is how the value is calculated so you can estimate yours.
Read moreWhy You Should Never Throw Away Unused Diabetic Test Strips
Tossing sealed test strips in the trash wastes money and supplies that someone else is rationing. Here is what happens to discarded strips — and the better options.
Read moreYour Insurance Changed Your Meter. Now the Old Strips Don't Fit.
When a plan switches its preferred glucose meter, your old brand of strips suddenly becomes useless to you — but not worthless. Here is what to do with them.
Read moreThe 90-Day Stockpile: Why Diabetic Supplies Pile Up
Automatic mail-order refills are convenient — until they quietly build a drawer full of supplies you can’t use fast enough. Here is why it happens and how to clear it.
Read moreExpiration Dates: The One Thing That Decides What Your Strips Are Worth
Why do test strips expire, why does dating matter so much for resale, and how should you store them? A clear guide to the single most important number on the box.
Read moreDonate or Sell? What to Do With Extra Diabetic Test Strips
Both donating and selling keep unused test strips out of the landfill and in the hands of someone who needs them. Here is how to decide which is right for you.
Read moreA Caregiver's Guide to Managing (and Clearing Out) Diabetic Supplies
Caring for someone with diabetes often means managing a river of supplies. Here is how to keep them organized, avoid waste, and handle the extras with confidence.
Read moreHave a Drawer Full of Supplies?
Tell us what you have — we'll send a cash offer and set up a local meetup to pay you cash. Sealed, unexpired boxes only.