Being diagnosed with diabetes is a life changing situation.
It affects your day-to-day life, including family, job and level of life fulfillment.
One thing that can help to manage and cope is getting a diabetes meter.
This meter will help you monitor your blood glucose sugar level.
This is done in a painless manner by pricking your finger with the meter and analyzing the blood for its glucose content, which will ultimately help you keep your diabetes under control.
Receiving a free diabetes meter can be easier than you think.
There are many ways for you to do this.
The main thing that you must do is talk with your insurance company.
Starting here makes the whole process easier.
They can let you know if you qualify or what you qualify for.
Speaking with someone at your insurance company can save you time.
You may have to order direct from the company or you may need to order it through a mail order company.
Your insurance company will be able to help you with getting it the fastest and easiest way.
Another way for you to receive a free diabetes meter is by going to the pharmacy.
You may be able to speak to a pharmacist to see if they can help you with this.
Also many of the larger chains will offer meters that you pay for, but then offer a mail in rebate.
The pharmacist can let you know if they have any specials like this and if not, when they may be having one.
They can also help you get other supplies free so that you can manage your diabetes properly.
Having a diabetes meter can save your life in times of need.
If your levels are changing and keep changing, you will know quickly at which point you can adjust your glucose intake or contact your doctor.
There is no way that you would have known this without your meter.
The point here is that you must take action immediately if you have a problem monitoring your glucose levels.
Sometimes these meters can be expensive, so being able to get a free diabetes meter helps you cut down the cost of managing this disease.
The diabetes meter is only one tool of many in the battle of diabetes.
Regular exercise and proper diet are the core tools in staving off this challenging disease.
I recommend exercising a minimum of 5 days a week and eating small calorie dense meals every 2-3 hours to boost your metabolism and burn fat.
Stick with the regimen of using your diabetes meter after meals and exercising, this will favor your chances of a long and healthy life.