Diabetes Management
Diabetes Management
How to Make Diabetes More Affordable: Tips to Keep Costs Down
Living with diabetes comes with a multitude of challenges, among them the financial strain of being able to afford essential medical supplies and medications. The expenses linked to diabetes care is a significant barrier for individuals striving to maintain their health.This blog post aims to extend a helping hand by providing you with a list of resources and practical tips designed to ease the financial strain of managing diabetes.
What Health Insurance is Best for Diabetes?: Questions to Ask During Open Enrollment
Choosing a health insurance plan for diabetes can be a complex yet crucial decision during open enrollment periods. Carefully evaluating your health needs, financial budget, and eligibility is crucial to secure suitable coverage for diabetes medications and supplies at an affordable cost. In this blog post, we will explore the various types of insurance options as well as questions to ask when comparing health insurance options during open enrollment.
Eli Lilly Caps Insulin Prices at $35: What does this mean for people with diabetes?
Eli Lilly, one of the leading pharmaceutical companies for insulin, announced in March that it would cap insulin’s out-of-pocket expenses at $35 per month. This move has gained widespread praise for the drug manufacturer, given that the list price of insulin has tripled in recent years, despite the drug’s development more than 100 years ago. The rise in insulin list pricing is complex and influenced by numerous factors. With insulin costs still increasing, people with diabetes often face the dilemma of whether to purchase their medications or pay for other essentials, putting them at risk for significant short- and long-term health effects. Keep reading for further details about the potential impact of Eli Lilly's recent announcement on insulin pricing and the out-of-pocket costs of individuals with diabetes.
