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Lazarus Takes on Test Strip Gouging


Nov 10, 2007

Los Angeles Times columnist and newly diagnosed type 1 David Lazarus is becoming quite an advocate for people with diabetes.

His latest column is about the ridiculous price of test strips, which cost about a dollar a piece but can't take more than about a dime to actually manufacture.

Categories: Diabetes, Diabetes, Meters, Pharmacy, Type 1 Issues

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