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| your diabetes medical supplies on the Internet? Are | | | | fast do they ship and by what methods? If they send |
| you also aware that many of these retailers are not | | | | your product by ground then how do they ensure the |
| based in the U.S. and therefore not subject to FDA | | | | package won't be pierced or possibly damaged? And |
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| reading to find out what you can do to protect | | | | your online deal may not be such a steal after all. |
| yourself. | | | | Scan Customer Reviews |
| Find an American Company | | | | Before you buy a product online, you should read the |
| If you're buying diabetes medical supplies off a | | | | customer reviews of both the online retailer and the |
| web-based company, look for one that's either based | | | | product itself. For example, if you're in the market for a |
| in the United States or your own country. Even if the | | | | new test strip system, be sure to peruse the customer |
| prices are better, a supplier stationed in a foreign land | | | | reviews of other users. They should be right on the |
| isn't held to the same quality standards as one here. | | | | retailer's website. |
| Remember, this is your health. | | | | You should also read retailer reviewers. It's here that |
| On top of potentially being unsafe, importing foreign | | | | customers talk about a retailer's customer service, |
| drugs or medical equipment may be against the law | | | | their shipping fees, return policy and the overall buying |
| and could get you into serious trouble with U.S. | | | | experience. To find reviews for online retailers, try sites |
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| buying medical supplies from outside the country. | | | | Shy Away from eBayeBay may be great for buying |
| Prescription Required When Needed | | | | video games or electronics, but it's not an ideal place to |
| If your type of insulin requires a prescription, whether | | | | purchase medical equipment. Is saving a few dollars' |
| federally or in your state, then you should only buy | | | | worth receiving goods that are expired, discontinued or |
| from online suppliers that check prescriptions | | | | rejected for poor quality? |
| thoroughly. Do not do business with a retailer that | | | | Unless you're buying from a seller that has excellent |
| doesn't follow the rules. | | | | feedback from customers who have purchased |
| Check the Shipping Policy | | | | diabetes medical supplies in the past, then you should |
| Before you buy from an online retailer, find out how | | | | stay away. |
| the goods are shipped. Are they properly protected | | | | |