OneTouch Test Strip Coupons

History of OneTouch Test Strips

The OneTouch Test Strip was developed by LifeScan, which is a subsidiary of the Johnson & Johnson corporation. LifeScan’s stated mission is to allow persons with disabilities to live a life without limits, and the OneTouch was intended to allow them to check their blood sugar levels without drawing a significant quantity of blood. Many previous systems required drawing a significant amount of blood in order to get an accurate reading, whereas the OneTouch system requires only a very tiny quantity of blood, usually a single drop. This is complemented with a series of especially small lancets developed specifically for the OneTouch system, which not only draws a very tiny amount of blood; it prevents damage to the finger.

The point of this was specifically to allow musicians, typists, and other persons who must use their fingers constantly to avoid injury or infection due to the open wounds left from their blood testing. This was most exemplified by B.B. King, who advertised the product and demonstrated how it was so small and so painless that it did not interfere with his ability to play the blues guitar.

The OneTouch Ultra currently epitomizes the OneTouch system. This small device takes the chemical information read off of a OneTouch strip that has been activated by a small amount of blood. The single-use strip can be read in as little as five seconds, allowing a diabetic to receive an immediate reading. Since both the strip and the accompanying lancet are sterile and single-use, they are extremely hygienic and ideal for preventing infection. The small amount of blood drawn, along with the extremely tiny hole, is also useful in preventing infection since it will clot immediately and not remain open for infection. OneTouch strips are rapidly becoming the test of choice among diabetics; especially those who choose an active lifestyle and must constantly monitor their blood pressure.

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As the OneTouch strips must constantly be replaced, the cost of keeping them in stock can be considerable. They are, however, covered by most insurance plans. The individual strips are relatively inexpensive and sold in lots of 100, 500 and 1000 to help minimize cost through bulk purchasing. Persons using MediCare or MedicAid in the United States can receive them for free or at an extreme discount. It is also possible to join diabetic savings clubs which use their bulk purchasing power to drive prices down even lower, and many of these clubs will ship resupply packages on a monthly basis, removing the need for frequent trips to a Pharmacy. Canadians can receive OneTouch strips as part of the national health program, but they are also available for private sale to diabetics.

Those who cannot join a group or government plan should talk to their doctor in order to receive coupons for more strips. Many doctors are given promotional coupons to pass on to their patients, and often it is possible to receive several months worth of strips for free during a visit to the doctor. There are also a number of coupons available online and through the mail direct from the manufacturer. LifeScan routinely gives away large numbers of the strips in order to help promote the sale of the OneTouch Ultra system to read them, and the OneTouch Ultra system itself includes a number of sample strips and a coupon offering a discount on additional strips. Many retailers also offer regular discounts, especially at the end of the month, as advertised online and through mail circulars. This is the best, and may be the only, way for persons without insurance to purchase OneTouch strips at a discount.