A lot of people end up with extra diabetic supplies at some point.
Maybe your doctor switched you to a different meter. Maybe insurance changed what brand they cover. Maybe a family member passed away and left behind sealed boxes of test strips, sensors, or pump supplies. However it happened, it is common to open a cabinet one day and realize there are supplies sitting there that nobody is using anymore.
The big question is simple: what are you supposed to do with them?
Why Extra Diabetic Supplies Pile Up
Diabetic supplies change hands for a lot of normal reasons.
A meter gets replaced, and the old test strips no longer fit the new device. A prescription changes. Insurance starts covering a different brand. Someone switches from finger-stick testing to a CGM system. Sometimes families are left with extra supplies after caring for a loved one.
None of that means anyone did anything wrong. It is just how medical supply needs change over time.
The problem is that those boxes usually do not sit there forever. They have expiration dates, and once they expire, their value drops fast.
What Usually Happens to Unused Test Strips?
For most people, unused diabetic supplies end up in one of a few places.
They sit in a cabinet until they expire.
This is probably the most common outcome. A box gets pushed to the back of a shelf, life gets busy, and before long the expiration date has passed. Once test strips are expired, they are generally not useful for resale and should not be relied on for accurate testing.
They get thrown away.
When people finally clean out the cabinet, the expired boxes usually go in the trash. That is understandable, but it also means whatever value those supplies had is gone.
People try to donate them, but it is not always simple.
Donating unused medical supplies sounds like the obvious answer, and in some cases it may be possible through certain organizations. But many local pharmacies and clinics are not set up to accept diabetic supplies from individuals, even when the boxes are sealed. Donation rules can vary, so it usually takes some checking around.
Another Option: See If They Still Have Value
What many people do not realize is that unopened, unexpired diabetic supplies may still have resale value.
Hoosier Test Strips buys diabetic supplies from people who no longer need them, including test strips, CGM sensors, and some insulin pump supplies. The boxes need to be sealed, unexpired, and in good condition. We also cannot buy certain items, such as supplies marked Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or other government program labels.
The goal is simple: help people turn unused supplies into cash before those supplies expire and become worthless.
What Supplies Can Be Sold?
Every item is different, but here are the basic things we look for:
- Sealed boxes in original packaging
- Unexpired supplies
- Popular brands like Dexcom, FreeStyle Libre, OneTouch, Accu-Chek, Omnipod, and others
- No Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or government-issued labels
Expiration dates matter. In general, the farther out the date is, the better. But even if something only has a few months left, it may still be worth asking.
The easiest way to find out is to send a photo.
Before You Let Them Expire, Ask
If you have unused diabetic test strips, sensors, or pump supplies sitting in a cabinet, it is worth checking whether they still have value.
Text or call Hoosier Test Strips at (574) 999-2860 and send a picture of what you have. We will take a look and give you a straightforward same-day quote.
No pressure. No guessing. Just a clear answer about whether your supplies are something we can buy.
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