Millions of people are diagnosed with diabetes, and the effects are more than physical. The cost of treating the disease has risen significantly in recent years, and many people are at risk of being priced out of their health. Find out how much it costs to treat diabetes and how patients can reduce their expenses.

1. THE RISING COST
OF DIABETES
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7TH-LEADING CAUSE
OF DEATH
30 MILLION
AMERICANS
DIAGNOSIS
INCREASES
Millions of people are diagnosed with diabetes, and the effects are
more than physical. The cost of treating the disease has risen significantly
in recent years, and many people are at risk of being priced out of their
health. Here are some startling facts about how much it costs to treat
diabetes — and some tips to help patients reduce their expenses.
DIABETES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE
LOWERING YOUR COSTS
THE FINANCIAL IMPACT
Nearly 30 million Americans HAVE
DIABETES, and another 84 million
are diagnosed with conditions that
can lead to the disease.
The rate of diagnosis increases as
the population ages, with only 4% of
people aged 18 to 44 with diabetes,
but 25% of those aged 65 and older.
Diabetes and related health
issues were the 7th-leading
cause of death in the
United States in 2015.
A healthier lifestyle can reduce your reliance on costly
medications. Eating a balanced diet and exercising sufficiently
can help keep your glucose levels within a healthy range more
easily than relying solely on medication. Talk to your doctor or
dietitian about a strategy for maintaining your health.
If you’re having trouble affording the medication you
need, consult your pharmacist or physician. There are
numerous programs that can help you defray the costs of many
common medicines related to diabetes treatment.
Buying test strips for your glucose meter can add up
quickly, especially when they arrive too frequently.
There are businesses that specialize in purchasing unused test
strips. They will donate or sell the test strips at a discount to
those in need. If you have a surplus of testing products, you
may be able to earn back some money by working with one of
these companies.
$327 BILLION
$90 BILLION
$174 BILLION
$9,600
2X
25%
Estimated cost of treating
diagnosed diabetes in 2017
Cost in lost productivity across
American industries
The cost in 2007, for comparison’s sake
Average diabetic’s annual
estimated medical bills directly
related to the disease
The amount above is more
than twice what the average
non-diabetic spends annually
Estimated portion of total U.S.
health care expenditures spent
on treatment related to diabetes
and associated conditions
SOURCES:
http://www.diabetes.org/advocacy/news-events/cost-of-diabetes.html
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2017/p0718-diabetes-report.html
https://www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes/living-with/the-higher-cost-of-diabetes/
http://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/diabetes/cost-diabetes-careand-how-help-patients-lower-it
https://www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes/living-with/ways-cut-cost-diabetes-care/