Why Do People Buy Diabetic Test Strips [WORKING]

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Retail prices for brand-name strips can exceed $100 for a box of 100 , whereas secondary market sellers may offer them for a fraction of that cost—sometimes as low as $36.

Consistent testing helps prevent long-term health issues by keeping blood sugar within a target range. The Secondary (Gray) Market

Some patients must test their blood as often as 10 times a day to manage insulin-dependent diabetes.

Real-time readings help patients and doctors make immediate decisions about insulin doses or medication changes.