It happens all the time. You switch from fingerstick testing to a CGM. Your doctor changes your prescription. You lose weight and your needs change. Or a family member passes away and leaves behind boxes of supplies. Now you have perfectly good diabetic supplies and no idea what to do with them.
Here are 4 options — and which one makes the most sense depending on your situation.
Option 1: Sell Them for Cash (Best Option)
If your supplies are sealed and unexpired, selling them is almost always the best move. You get cash, and someone who can't afford supplies gets access to them at lower cost.
StripValue buys:
- Test strips (OneTouch, Freestyle, Contour, Accu-Chek, Bayer)
- Dexcom G6 and G7 sensors and transmitters
- Freestyle Libre 2 and 3 sensors
- Omnipod 5 and DASH pods
- Insulin pump infusion sets and reservoirs
- Lancets (unopened)
Requirements: Sealed, unexpired, not purchased with Medicare or Medicaid.
Process: Contact us → free prepaid label → ship → get paid in 24–48 hours.
Option 2: Donate to a Local Clinic or Food Bank
Some clinics and community health centers accept diabetic supply donations for uninsured or underinsured patients. Call ahead — not all locations accept them, and many have restrictions on what they take.
Organizations to try:
- Local free clinics and community health centers
- Lions Club (some chapters collect strips)
- Mutual Aid Diabetes (mutualaiddiabetes.org)
- Insulin Help (insulinhelp.org)
Downside: You get no cash, and many organizations have strict rules about what they accept.
Option 3: Return to Pharmacy (Rarely Works)
Most pharmacies won't accept returns on diabetic supplies — even unopened ones. It's worth asking, but expect a no. CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart pharmacies have strict no-return policies on medical supplies.
Option 4: Throw Them Away (Worst Option)
The option most people default to — and the most wasteful. Perfectly usable supplies end up in a landfill while someone else goes without because they can't afford them. If your supplies qualify to be sold or donated, don't trash them.
💡 Medicare/Medicaid note: If your supplies were purchased through Medicare or Medicaid, you cannot legally sell them. Donation to a clinic is the right path in that case.
How to Know if Your Supplies Can Be Sold
Check:
- Were they purchased out of pocket or through private insurance? → Sellable ✅
- Were they purchased through Medicare Part B or Medicaid? → Cannot sell ❌
- Are they sealed and unexpired? → Sellable ✅
- Are they expired or opened? → Cannot sell ❌
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