First you should enter a class if there is one in your area to learn what to eat and when. Learn about CARBS four at a meal--one slice of bread is one carb. You should only use four at a meal. Vets can get free supply at a VA hospital and those old enough(ME) free thru medicare. Meters and test strips. Ive seen insulin in a tube now--dial a number and push the plunger--each tube can be used a number of times.