Diabetes Self-Management

Save Money on Your Medicines

The soaring cost of medications is not news to people with diabetes. But did you know that a number of factors can influence the price you pay for your diabetes drugs? The price of a medication can be extremely high and variable from one pharmacy to another, especially if you don’t have prescription insurance. Even if you have insurance, co-pays, deductibles and coverage gaps can still make it difficult to afford the medications you need to manage your diabetes. And it can be challenging to prioritize the high costs of necessary medications when other expenses arise.

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