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Islets of Hope assistance programs for persons with diabetes - Wyoming |
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Important Disclaimer We have provided this information for general information purposes only. It is not intended to be a recommendation or endorsement of any program or entity. Wyoming - Emergency and Assistance Resources and Programs for Persons with Diabetes Wyoming - State Insurance and Prescription Programs for Persons with Diabetes Wyoming - State Laws Pertaining to Diabetes Federal Laws Pertaining to Persons with Diabetes National Government and Private Assistance Programs for Persons with Diabetes
Where to get private fuel funds to help with your utility bills Ask the state energy assistance office for the local phone number of the fuel fund nearest you, or go to www.nationalfuelfunds.org. |
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Wyoming - Emergency and Assistance Resources and Programs for Persons with Diabetes
Hock's offers 30-50% discounted prices on diabetes supplies. We cannot specifically recommend or endorse any company but we have been listing Hock's in our resource directory for over a year as one of the two cheapest online companies to purchase from. We recently affiliated with Hock's because our own experience with them has been so positive. If you do place an order through our site, they will contribute financially towards our cause and you will get reasonable prices for diabetes supplies. Diabetes Resource Directory - Diabetes resources in Wyoming listed by county (.pdf). Diabetes Resources - List of facilities that offer free or reduced-cost diabetes related services, care, and dialysis. Wyoming National Kidney Foundation of Colorado, Montana,
Idaho, and Wyoming Inc. National Kidney Foundation - Offers a variety of assistance programs and activities for those in need of kidney-related medical care in Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming including the following:
Lions Club - Now has Lions Eye Health Program which helps to prevent blindess from glaucoma and diabetes in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Washington, DC, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. They may offer free eye glasses, eye screening and other eye care related services. Free Blood Glucose Test Strips - In the spring of 1997, members of Sheridan Community Diabetes Education Committee wrote two grants to Wyoming Diabetes Control Program. One of the grants was the Strip Assistance Program. This program is for persons with diabetes mellitus who test their blood glucose at home, who meet financial guidelines and who do not receive reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid or insurance for blood glucose test strips would qualify for this program. Persons who test 1-2 x per day or less receive one $20 coupon per month. Persons who test 3 x per day or more receive two $20 coupons per month. These coupons are redeemable at any Sheridan pharmacy for a period of 6 months. Clients are required to have a Hemoglobin A1c blood test every 6 months. To apply call Wyoming Rehab at 674-1632. Allow approximately 15-30 minutes for your appointment. Coupons are mailed to clients by the Community Health office. The Wyoming AgrAbility Project - The program offers assistance to Wyoming farm, ranch families with disabilities including diabetes. The Wyoming AgrAbility Project focus is not just on physical disabilities but can also include cognitive and emotional disabilities. Those with conditions such as diabetes, arthritis and severe depression can utilize the services of the AgrAbility project. For more information about AgrAbility, or if anyone knows of someone who might benefit from the services of the Wyoming AgrAbility Project, contact Weigel at (307) 766-4186 or e-mail at weig@uwyo.edu. Wyoming Hospital Board Programs for Miners (does not cover diabetes but may cover cardiac problems the can happen with diabetes). They have two basic programs:
Free Clinics in WyomingLaramie County Centralized Pharmacy Cheyenne, Laramie County Jackson, Teton County Laramie, Albany County |
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