{"id":9054,"date":"2016-08-01T19:20:19","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T02:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diabeticoutlet.com\/?p=9054"},"modified":"2017-02-18T11:51:47","modified_gmt":"2017-02-18T19:51:47","slug":"why-you-should-not-buy-glucose-test-strips-from-amazon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diabeticoutlet.com\/why-you-should-not-buy-glucose-test-strips-from-amazon\/","title":{"rendered":"3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT BUY GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS FROM AMAZON"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s again that time of the month when you’re running out of test strips<\/a>. You went to\u00a0your local pharmacy to buy test strips but found the prices outrageous. Then\u00a0you decided to search\u00a0online, but there were so many choices that simply\u00a0choosing a website to buy your test strips from<\/a>\u00a0was actually not so simple. While shopping around for a deal you\u00a0came across\u00a0Amazon. Prices were incredibly low. You think you\u00a0have found\u00a0the best test strip prices but something is holding you back from\u00a0clicking “add to cart.”<\/p>\n

Though Amazon may be the right\u00a0market place to buy some\u00a0products, it’s certainly not the best option when it comes to blood glucose test strips. Here are 3 reasons why you should not buy glucose test strips from Amazon:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Expiration dates: the most common concern of test strip buyers from Amazon<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have previously discussed the issue of expiration date being\u00a0the most common concern of\u00a0test strip buyers on Amazon<\/a>. This is due to the fact that the Amazon listings for diabetes test strips do not display expiration dates. This gives rise to incognito, unauthorized sellers who offer\u00a0short-dated test strips.<\/p>\n

Given that expiration date continues to be one of the most common causes of glucose monitoring errors<\/a>, purchasing test strips online on Amazon from buyers you cannot verify can present a risk.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Product information is\u00a0often inaccurate\u00a0or outdated<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tightly related to the previous issue, Amazon listings for diabetic test trips often display inaccurate or outdated information. Amazon provides very little editing capabilities\u00a0when it comes to product description, details, and images. In fact, sellers\u00a0are not permitted to create new\u00a0listings with new information unless their merchandise is unique. The only option is to assign test strips\u00a0to existing listings, which often do not display current information, causing confusion for customers.<\/p>\n

3. You cannot order over the phone<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many customers like to directly speak with a representative\u00a0to make sure they are buying their test strips from a legitimate merchant. That’s simply not possible with Amazon\u00a0as merchants are not allowed to\u00a0display their phone number. This makes it hard for the consumers to directly contact the merchant.<\/p>\n

Furthermore,\u00a0I have found that some diabetic patients cannot place an online order by themselves either\u00a0because they don’t have access to a computer or internet, or due to their physical limitations.<\/p>\n

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Where to Buy Glucose\u00a0Test Strips<\/a><\/h3>\n

When you\u00a0need electronics, books, and diapers you may go\u00a0right to Amazon. However, Amazon\u00a0may not be the best choice\u00a0for all merchandise, certainly not for glucose test strips given its medical nature and its critical role in proper\u00a0diabetes management.<\/p>\n

Diabetes Test Strips Available At Diabetic Outlet<\/h4>\n
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