My diabetes support group got a presentation on the glucowatch a few weeks ago from a distibuter's sales rep. She said that, although no insurance companies currently include it routinely in their coverage, many will cover it if your doctor fills out a medical necessity form, which is available from Sankyo, the distributer. I assume that would include the cost of the sensors, which cost $8.50 each and have to be changed every day. The sales rep said that the glucowatch is accurate, but the readings lag those from finger pricking by about 20 minutes.
The A1cNow test kit is now available without a prescription, but as Marie said, it's kind of pricey. The price ranges from $22.95 each for a single test kit to about $10.90 each if you buy 10 at a time ($108.95 for 10).
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