How to Donate Diabetes Meters

Diabetes meters check your blood sugar levels.

Diabetes meters, also known as blood glucose meters or blood sugar meters, are a necessary part of a diabetes management program. These devices, which allow you to check your glucose levels quickly and on the go, are expensive, and many people with diabetes have trouble affording them. If you have extra diabetes meters, there are many donation options, both locally and internationally. Choose the donation option that works best for you.

Things You'll Need

• Bubble wrap
• Tape
• Shipping mailer

Instructions

1. Browse iPump's list of diabetes clinics to find free clinics in your area, then call local clinics to determine whether they currently need diabetes meters. If they do, arrange to drop yours. If you don't find a clinic in need, contact your doctor to find out whether he knows of additional local clinics that need diabetes supplies. Also check with local senior centers, since members may need supplies.

2. Search for local locations of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Call your local chapter and let someone know that you have spare glucose meters to donate. They'll find someone who can take your meters or advise you where to bring them for donation.

3. If you prefer, do a search for Medwish or Health Care Ministries. Wrap your meters in bubble wrap and send them to one of these organizations. They will sort the supplies and deliver them to a developing nation.

References

• iPump: Diabetes Supplies
• Medwish: FAQ
• Health Care Ministries: Medical and General Supplies

Resources

• iPump: Clinics We Have Supported
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation: Search Locations
• Medwish: Contact Us
• Health Care Ministries: Guidelines for Donating Medication