With the change of weather seasons ahead, it is a good time to schedule your routine physician visits and medical tests. It is also a great time to examine and check the glucose testing products you use.

Glucose Monitors:
If your glucose monitor is 5 years old it is time to replace it. Meter technologies have changed and new model monitors need less blood, test faster and store more test results. Insurances will usually cover the cost of replacing a 5 year old monitor.

If your monitor is less than 5 years old:
Replace the batteries. Fresh batteries guarantee there will not be any
interruption in testing.
Check your meter and test strips by using a glucose control. This is
a simple process where you do a test using control solution instead
of blood. If the result is within range, your meter and strips are
functioning correctly. Please call us to receive control solution.

Lancets & Lancing Devices:
Use a new lancet every time you test your blood glucose. This helps
provide an adequate sample and makes sticking yourself less
painful. If you have been using your lancing device for 6 months
replace it. The springs wear and erratic lancet travel within the
lancing device can cause discomfort. Call DHS and we will be
happy to take your order for a lancing device.

Testing Frequency & Records:
Be sure to follow your doctor’s recommendation on how many times per day you are supposed to test. This is vital to your treatment. Keep records of all your test results & take them with you when you see the doctor. Medicare and many other insurances are now requiring that you keep a log of your test results and that you have reviewed them with your doctor. Medicare often requires us to ask your doctor for medical justification for your testing frequency as well as proof of how often you actually test.

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Cranberry Apple Crisp, recipe courtesy of American Diabetes Asso.

Preparation Instructions

Many insurances, including Medicare, now mandate that you see your diabetes physician a minimum of every six months in order for them to cover your glucose testing supplies.

The American Diabetes Association recommends that you have the following done on a routine basis:

Take care of yourself; have these tests done routinely. Be sure to ask for a written record of the results. Ask questions so that you are well informed.

We greatly appreciate the opportunity to be your provider of glucose testing supplies and on behalf of all of the dedicated staff here at Direct Healthcare Supply we would like to say THANK YOU.

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Direct Healthcare Supply is proud to announce that it is now accredited as a medical product provider by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Accreditation is one of the key benchmarks for measuring the quality of an organization, along with its products and services.
Voluntary accreditation is an important form of consumer protection. Standards are based upon the consensus of professionals to measure elements that should exist in companies that “go the extra mile” to assure quality. Accreditation is a means of measuring the company’s organizational management, internal practices and services. Organizations that have earned accreditation are most serious about maintaining the quality of services and products they provide.
We value your business very highly and we will continue to work diligently to provide the best service and products possible.