Is It Legal to Sell Diabetic Supplies?
Yes - it is legal to sell diabetic supplies in most cases.
However, there are important rules you need to understand before selling items like test strips, CGM sensors (Dexcom, Libre), or insulin pump supplies (Omnipod).
In this guide, we’ll break down:
What’s legal
What’s NOT allowed
How to sell safely
How to avoid getting in trouble
Is It Legal to Sell Diabetic Supplies in the U.S.?
In general:
👉 Yes, you can legally sell diabetic supplies that you own.
This includes:
Test strips
CGM sensors (Dexcom G6/G7, Libre 2/3)
Insulin pump supplies (Omnipod)
As long as:
You legally obtained them
They are unopened and unexpired
🚫 When Is It NOT Legal?
This is the most important part.
❌ You CANNOT sell supplies if they came from:
Medicare
Medi-Cal / Medicaid
Government-funded programs
👉 Why?
Because those supplies are not considered your property to resell.
❌ Other illegal situations:
Selling opened or used items
Selling expired supplies
Selling stolen or counterfeit products
✅: What Supplies Are Legal to Sell?
You can typically sell:
Test strips (FreeStyle, OneTouch, Accu-Chek, Contour)
CGMs (Dexcom, Libre)
Insulin pump supplies (Omnipod)
👉 As long as they are:
Sealed
Not damaged
Not from government insurance
💡 Why Do People Sell Diabetic Supplies?
Common reasons:
Insurance sent too many
Switched brands
No longer needed
Extra inventory
👉 Instead of throwing them away, people sell for cash.
How the Selling Process Works
The process is simple:
Send photos of your supplies (front/back + expiration)
Get a quote
Ship or drop off
Get paid (same day after verification)
👉 Learn more here:
➡️ Sell Your Diabetic Supplies for Cash
⚠️ Common Myths (Important)
❌ “It’s illegal to sell anything medical”
👉 Not true
❌ “You need a license”
👉 Not required for personal resale
❌ “You’ll get in trouble”
👉 Only if breaking rules (like Medicare resale)