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Yes, choosing generic test strips (ones made by a different company than your glucose monitor) may be a more economical solution for your diabetic supply needs. It is important to remember to make sure your generic test strips work correctly with your monitor. Check the label to be certain that they are compatible. Keep an eye out for inconsistent or poor results. According to the FDA, “Users of blood glucose meters should carefully read the Owner’s ...

Rain-out in an oxygen concentrator refers to the condensation that develops and collects in the tubing when a humidifier is located in the same room as the portable oxygen unit. The water that is created by the humidifier eventually makes its way into the tubing and then into the patient’s nose and mouth. The easiest solution, of course, would be to turn off the humidifier, but with certain individuals this is not always possible.

There are a few reasons why rain ...

Durable medical equipment is an important term to identify since there are certain rules and limitations on what Medicare and other health insurance companies will cover. DME (durable medical equipment) is reusable medical supplies and equipment that gives individuals the ability to function normally (in their homes) without the help of others. Mobility aids and equipment such as wheelchairs, rollators, hospital beds, oxygen therapy, wheelchair ...

Blood pressure monitors that utilize a wrist cuff can be accurate if they are used in the way the manufacturer has suggested. According to the American Heart Association, the most accurate location for testing your blood pressure is your upper arm. Wrist monitors are effective if used properly. The best way to determine the accuracy of your wrist blood pressure monitor is to take it with you to the doctor. They can do a reading, their way, with their equipment ...

White coat hypertension is a term that is used to describe the phenomenon of acute high blood pressure that occurs at the doctor’s office due to a patient’s anxiety and stress. In most cases this type of high blood pressure reading is inconsistent with your normal readings. Using a blood pressure monitor at home and consistently monitoring your blood pressure is a good way to determine if you suffer from this experience. White Coat Hypertension refers to high blood pressure ...

Most states require that companies collect sales tax from residents receiving merchandise in the states where the company resides. So if you purchase medical products online, make sure you take a quick look at the contact information for the company and find their location. If the location/state of the company is not the same as the purchaser location, in most cases, sales tax will not be applied. See Quill Corp. v. North Dakota. This law will ...

Used medical equipment is an excellent economical alternative to purchasing new equipment. It really depends on the type of equipment you are buying. Make sure to ask how long the equipment has been in use and find out the life expectancy of the type and brand. Also find out if the equipment is still under warranty. It’s really a trade off. New equipment costs more but will last longer. With new medical equipment you’ll have the piece of mind in ...

In most cases the answer is no, but if a patient would like to have the equipment covered by insurance, it may be necessary. Certain types of durable medical equipment & supplies can be covered by insurance if it is determined by a doctor that the equipment is medically necessary for the patient. Once you have this certificate you can take it to any approved Medicare supplier. Its best to ...

The FDA has monitored Internet sales of health products for several years and has sent warnings about illegal practices to more than 50 companies. Even though its resources are limited, the FDA is increasing its monitoring of Internet sales and is working with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to stop illegal advertising. The FTC works with both state and Federal consumer protection and public health agencies. It can take legal actions against Internet advertisers of health products that run false ...

Yes. Purchasing from most online medical supply companies is safe. Make sure when entering any personal information that the page is secure. You can verify this by making sure the beginning of the URL (web address) reads https:// (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer). These secure URLs are web protocols that are built into your browser to encrypts and decrypt user page requests as well as the pages that is returned by the web server. It’s also a good ...