Before you read this remember JUNKIES can walk in an get needles for free where a diabetic has to pay for something that can ultimately save there life this price increase doesn't just affect the blood test strips its the medication the needles the machines that diabetics use daily.
I would like to highlight the Liberal government removing the subsidy for blood test strips. Diabetics need very frequent blood testing, up to 5+ times a day. The cost of strips is $70.00 - outcome - reduced blood glucose testing and more hospital admissions from hyper or hypoglycemic episodes.