About Diabetes Care Supplies
This category holds the consumables people use every day to check blood glucose and take insulin. It is split into two collections: blood glucose test strips, meters and lancets, and insulin syringes, pen needles and CGM supplies.
Testing supplies revolve around the meter. Test strips are coded to specific meter families, so a strip that fits one model will not read in another, and control solution is matched the same way. Lancets are more universal, although gauge and lancing-device fit still vary. On the injection side, syringes are described by barrel volume (0.3, 0.5 or 1 mL), needle gauge and needle length, while pen needles are listed by length and gauge and are checked against the pen they screw onto.
Before ordering, look at what you already use and note three things: the meter or pen model, the needle length and gauge, and the count per box. The REF or item number on the carton is the fastest way to confirm an exact match. Needle length and syringe size should follow the directions of your prescriber.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the testing collection and the insulin and CGM collection?
The testing collection covers blood glucose meters, test strips, lancets and control solution, all used to take a fingerstick reading. The insulin syringes, pen needles and CGM supplies collection covers the items used to deliver insulin and the consumables that go with continuous glucose monitors. Many households order from both on the same schedule.
Do diabetes supplies have HCPCS codes, and will insurance pay for them?
Test strips, lancets and many injection supplies have HCPCS codes, and any code shown on a product page is for reference only. Coverage depends on your payer and plan, and some plans require a prescription or a specific brand. ArmadaMeds is a retailer, so confirm benefits and paperwork with your plan before ordering.
How do I reorder the exact strips, lancets or needles I already use?
Check the carton for the REF or item number, the count per box, and the meter or pen model it is labeled for. Searching that number here is the most reliable way to match it. Strips, lancets and needles are often sold in boxes of 50 or 100 and in larger cases, so confirm the pack size before checkout.