Despite recent increases in healthcare costs, prescription drugs are still an important part of the cost of diabetes care. Many patients are forced to pay co-pays that can reach $200 a month. Fortunately, many drug manufacturers have patient assistance programs to provide free medications to qualified patients. Another option is the Partnership for Prescription Assistance, a free program offered by many pharmaceutical companies. Families can visit the American Academy of Family Physicians for recommendations. Doctors who are board certified in internal medicine can serve as primary care providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the latest report by the American Diabetes Association, the cost of diabetes care per capita has increased tenfold since 2007. The greatest increases are associated with insulin and medical equipment. However, this shift suggests progress in controlling chronic complications and potential targets for intervention to decrease ambulatory costs. However, the current guidelines do not include an estimate of what these guidelines will cost in 2021. Until then, the cost of diabetes care remains an unaffordable burden for many families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The burden of diabetes is also substantial on society. This estimate excludes intangible costs such as pain, resources used by non-paid caregivers, and the costs associated with undiagnosed diabetes. But it is important to note that diabetes is not an isolated problem, as a significant number of people suffer from it. Those who have it are prone to complications and must undergo a variety of tests. Nevertheless, they are still under-diagnosed and incur higher costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The cost of diabetes care is one of the largest challenges faced by health systems, insurers, and communities. Currently, the cost of diabetes care has not been managed, but scientific studies are beginning to reveal what works best to contain costs and prevent harm. The new guidelines will also help in determining which diabetes treatments are best suited for individuals with diabetes. So, it is imperative that the American Diabetes Association continues to focus on this important issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A major concern is the cost of maintaining low-risk patients, particularly in the elderly. This is a fraction of the cost of treating acute complication, such as myocardial infarction. And the cost of keeping moderate-risk patients is not far behind. That cost difference may be worth millions of dollars over the next several decades. A cost analysis is important to guide policymakers. If the cost of diabetes care is increased, the benefits could outweigh the costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has released its latest set of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, the standards of medical care for people with diabetes. These guidelines are updated every five years and reflect the latest research and best practices. Hopefully, the changes will improve diabetes care for people living with the disease. Read on to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1741,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[162,163,161],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1735"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1735"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1735\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1742,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1735\/revisions\/1742"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1741"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}