Pip Diabetes Care / About Us
About Us
Pip is a diabetes-care brand making everyday fingersticks and supply routines simpler for people living with diabetes and those who care for them.
It started with one conversation between a son and his mother. That same question still guides us: can care fit into life a little more easily?
Everyday essentials
What Pip does
We focus on the small, repeated parts of diabetes care. Products should be clear to choose, straightforward to use, and easy to keep on hand.
All-in-one lancets
Each single-use lancet has its own built-in mechanism, so there is no separate lancing device to load. Choose from three sizes to suit different testing needs.
Explore lancetsMeters and testing supplies
Our meter kits bring a glucose meter, matching test strips, lancets, control solution, and a carry case together. Refill supplies are available separately when you need them.
Explore meter kitsPen needles
Pip pen needles are made for everyday injection routines. Check each product page for size options and pen compatibility before ordering.
Explore pen needlesDesigned for the routine
What makes Pip different
No dramatic promises. Just useful details that can make a repeated task feel less complicated.
One lancet, no separate device
A traditional lancet setup needs a separate lancing device. Pip's all-in-one lancet is ready to use without loading or unloading one.
The needle stays enclosed
The needle is concealed before use and retracts afterward. Each lancet is intended for one use, with a fresh needle every time.
Three lancet sizes
Pip offers three needle sizes, giving customers options when a single size does not fit their testing preference or blood-sample needs.
A kit that starts together
Our meter kit includes the meter and its matching strips along with lancets and other essentials, so the main pieces of a fingerstick routine arrive together.
More than one way to buy
Shop directly, choose a subscription on eligible products, or use our store directory to find a retailer. You can choose the route that suits your routine.
Built for real life
Who uses Pip
Diabetes care looks different from one person to the next. We make supplies for the people doing the work, and for the people helping them.
- People who use fingerstick checks as part of their care plan
- CGM users who keep a meter available for backup checks when their care plan calls for one
- Parents, caregivers, and educators supporting someone else's routine
- People using compatible insulin or GLP-1 injection pens
A note from our founder
About the Founder
Growing up in rural Mississippi, I watched my mother face an uphill battle managing her diabetes. She didn't have the latest tools or the clearest guidance, just daily frustration and fingersticks that often made things harder, not easier.
Years later, after spending 20 years in the diabetes industry and building a career focused on improving safety for clinicians in hospitals, I kept coming back to one thought: people at home deserve better.
That's why we created Pip: a simple, safe, virtually painless way to test your blood sugar. We're a small family business, but we're serious about making a big impact. Whether you use Pip as your primary meter or as a backup to your CGM, our goal is to make testing easier and give you one less thing to worry about.
Thank you for being part of the Pip community!
Josh PittmanFounder and CEO, Pip Diabetes Care
Simple by design
How Pip works
Start with the supplies you need. We make the next step easy to find.
Choose your essentials
Explore lancets, meter kits, test strips, pen needles, and accessories. Product pages explain sizes, contents, and compatibility.
Order your way
Buy once, or select a subscription where it is offered. You can also look for Pip at a nearby retailer.
Get help when you need it
Our FAQ answers common product questions. For help with an order or product, reach our team through the contact page.
At a glance
Key facts about Pip
The essentials, in plain language.
- Company name
- Pip Diabetes Care
- Type
- Diabetes-care products brand
- Founder
- Josh Pittman
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Origin
- Inspired by a family conversation in 2017
- Core products
- All-in-one lancets, glucose meters and test strips, pen needles, and accessories
- Who we serve
- People living with diabetes, caregivers, and healthcare educators
- Where to buy
- Shop online · Find a store
- Support
- Contact Pip
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do Pip lancets need a separate lancing device?
No. Pip's all-in-one lancets have a built-in mechanism and are designed for single use. Follow the instructions on the product packaging for use and disposal.
Can I use Pip test strips with another meter?
No. Pip test strips work exclusively with the Pip Blood Glucose Monitor V1. Check the meter and strip product pages before ordering.
Do I need a subscription?
No. You can place a one-time order. Subscriptions are an option on eligible products and can be selected on those product pages.
Where can I ask a product question?
Start with our FAQ or contact page. Our team can help with product and order questions; for personal medical guidance, speak with your healthcare professional.