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Unused Diabetes Supplies:
You Can Help by Donating

Do you have glucose test strips you no longer need? Have you switched your glucometer machine? Do you have a loved one who had diabetes who has passed away?

Have you said to yourself – I don’t want these perfectly good supplies to go to waste – what can I do with them? I’d like to donate them, but I don’t know how. I also want to make sure the organizations I’m donating to are legitimate.

Here are organizations where you can donate your diabetes supplies:

In the United States:

Defeat Diabetes Foundation	Sealed, unexpired boxes
150 153rd Ave, Suite 300	of glucose test strips and lancets.
Madeira Beach, FL 33708
www.DefeatDiabetes.org
supplies@act1diabetes.org	Extra test strips, glucometers,
	glucose, (tablets, liquids, icings)that are not
	expired

Outside the United States:

Insulin for Life USA	Insulin, glucose test strips, ketone strips,
PO Box 2840	unused glucometers
Oklahoma City, OK, 73101	All supplies must be unopened and unused
http://www.insulinforlifeusa.org	with at least 5 months before their expiration date.

You may also check with your local health department or free clinic. 

 

 

 

 

 

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