Selling a Loved One's Unused Diabetic Supplies: A Family Guide
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Quick answer: Yes, you can sell a deceased family member's unused CGM supplies. The boxes must be factory sealed, unexpired, in retail packaging, and not funded by Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or the VA. No paperwork, death certificate, or proof of relationship is required — you request the quote in your own name.
You are not doing anything wrong
People ask us this quietly, as though it might be improper. It isn't. Sealed supplies are personal property like anything else in the house, and a stack of them expiring in a closet helps nobody. Families clearing out a loved one's home are a large share of the people we buy from.
If the supplies were paid for out of pocket or through private insurance, they're yours to sell.
The one hard rule
Supplies paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, or the VA cannot be resold. This matters more for this situation than any other, because a large share of older adults on CGMs were covered by Medicare.
If you're not certain how they were funded, look for clues: a DME supplier's name on the shipping box, a Medicare or plan number on paperwork nearby, or a pharmacy label. When it's genuinely unclear, call us at (910) 807-3468 and we'll walk through it with you rather than have you ship something we can't buy.
What to look for while you're clearing the house
- Where supplies hide: hall closets, bedroom dressers, the fridge door, a spare room, sometimes a garage shelf. CGM boxes are small and stack flat.
- What qualifies: Dexcom G6 and G7 sensors, Dexcom G6 transmitter kits, Omnipod 5 pods and starter kits, FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus and 3 Plus.
- What doesn't: anything opened, expired, torn, or with under 6 months to the expiration date. Also insulin, needles, and test strips — we don't buy those.
- Don't throw out the shipping boxes until you've checked them for a supplier name.
What it's typically worth
More than families expect. Someone on a 90-day Dexcom cycle who passed with two shipments on hand is holding roughly $400 to $600 of sellable supplies. Omnipod users can be higher — a single starter kit is up to $260.
| Product | Range per box |
|---|---|
| Omnipod 5 Starter Kit | $180 – $260 |
| Omnipod 5, 5-pack of pods | $115 – $160 |
| Dexcom G6 3-pack | $80 – $100 |
| Dexcom G7 15-Day | $50 – $75 |
| Dexcom G7 10-Day | $25 – $65 |
| FreeStyle Libre 2 / 3 Plus | $20 – $25 |
How to do it in one sitting
- Put every sealed box on a table and sort by product name.
- Check the expiration date on each. Set aside anything under 6 months out — we can't buy those.
- Enter the products and quantities on the quote page in your own name, with your own address and payment details.
- We email a prepaid USPS label, or a QR code if you don't have a printer.
- Box it, drop it off, and payment goes out the same business day it arrives.
Orders need to total at least $100. If you're short, it's usually because a box or two got missed — worth a second look.
If you'd rather donate
Some families prefer that. Free clinics, diabetes nonprofits, and local mutual-aid groups often accept sealed, unexpired supplies. Call ahead, since acceptance rules vary. Either way, the goal is the same: those boxes shouldn't end up in a landfill.
Common questions
Do I need a death certificate or estate paperwork to sell them?
No. We don't request any documentation. You submit the quote in your own name and we pay you directly.
What if my parent was on Medicare?
Then those particular supplies can't be resold. If some were bought out of pocket and others were Medicare-funded, we can only take the out-of-pocket ones.
Can I sell supplies for someone still living, like a parent in care?
Yes, with their knowledge and consent. The same eligibility rules apply.
If you'd rather talk it through than fill out a form, call or text (910) 807-3468 — a real person answers seven days a week. More detail on our FAQ and legality page.
