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Originally Posted by LiveNormal  As the thread name suggests, anybody has any idea where to get insulin pump at discounted price for those not covered by insurance? Isn’t the idea of insulin pump the same as BS tester? The manufacturer is eyeing on the test strips (infusion set/reservoir in pump case) and would not mind giving away the tester (or pump) for free? Or am I just day dreaming away …
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Dx Jun’00
Recent A1c: 6.5%
MDI with actrapid and insulatard
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No, it doesn't work that way at all. Especially since most pumps can use an infusion set made by any company.
Even if you did find a pump for say $1k online somewhere- it would have NO warranty, nor would you be legal. This would mean if your pump broke, you would be on your own in terms of buying another one. It could also mean your doctor wouldn't write scripts for infusion sets and such.
Also, the ongoing cost of a pump can be incredible- sets, cartridges, IV Prep, IV3000, extra strips, insulin....it can all lead to over $300 a month.
