{"id":205133,"date":"2018-06-10T18:02:54","date_gmt":"2018-06-10T18:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5f17670acf5743285.temporary.link\/rohsi.org\/?p=205133"},"modified":"2018-06-10T18:22:13","modified_gmt":"2018-06-10T18:22:13","slug":"understanding-the-costs-of-diabetes-treatment-and-planing-for-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rohsi.org\/?p=205133","title":{"rendered":"UNDERSTANDING THE COSTS OF DIABETES TREATMENT AND PLANING FOR THE FUTURE"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: DeVonne<\/strong> Goode<\/a><\/p>\n

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Diabetes is a prevalent disease. However, it can still take many by surprise, and leave them struggling to pay medical bills.<\/p>\n

With the complexities of the condition and the wide range of costs involved with treatment, having a financing plan is necessary. Health insurance is obviously one of the primary methods of assistance. But not everyone has the adequate coverage to cover
\nthe costs \u2013 let alone the out-of-pocket cash to put on the counter every time out.<\/p>\n

Opening a savings account, particularly one with high interest, could be a worthwhile investment toward consistently managing the disease today and into the future.<\/p>\n

Diabetes at a glance<\/span><\/h2>\n

Type 1 Diabetes<\/strong>
\nA condition that keeps the body from producing enough insulin. Insulin shots are used to control blood glucose levels. Most diagnoses occur among children and young adults, which is why it is also referred to as juvenile diabetes.<\/p>\n

Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong>
\nThe most common form of the condition where the body doesn\u2019t properly use insulin to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy.<\/p>\n

Gestational Diabetes<\/strong>
\nOccurs when women experience high blood glucose levels during pregnancy. It\u2019s usually easily managed and goes away after pregnancy.<\/p>\n

Prediabetes<\/strong>
\nWhen blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes. A large number of Americans are living with prediabetes (1 out of 3 adults). But taking early action to manage glucose levels can prevent diabetes from forming.<\/p>\n

People who have diabetes are at higher risk of developing the following health conditions:<\/p>\n

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  • Blindness<\/li>\n
  • Heart disease<\/li>\n
  • Stroke<\/li>\n
  • Kidney failure<\/li>\n
  • Blindness<\/li>\n
  • Loss of lower appendages (toes, feet, or legs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Keep in mind \u2013 these conditions occur in the case of severe complications with the disease. With consistent attention to diet and other medical treatments (like most living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes undergo), these conditions are avoidable.<\/p>\n

    Diabetes by the numbers<\/span><\/h2>\n

    According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes. Of that, only 12% were aware that they had it. And with approximately 1.5 million new cases being diagnosed every year, the need for education and financial support is clear.<\/p>\n