5 Money Saving Tips For Your Loved Ones With Diabetes

Diabetes is a widespread disease affecting people of all ages, including children. According to the American Diabetes Association, people with diabetes spend an average of $11,744 a year on health care expenses; more than twice the amount spent by people without diabetes.

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How An American Idol Judge Manages Diabetes
One of the most important tactics to living with and beating diabetes is eating right. American Idol judge Randy Jackson has Type 2 diabetes. No matter how famous or successful you are, the disease forces you to change your lifestyle. There are no short cuts. The National Institute of Health interviewed Jackson and learned that this "proud father of three children, worked with his doctor to create a plan of diet and exercise to help control his blood sugar levels."

5 Money Saving Tips For Your Loved Ones With Diabetes

1) Talk with your doctor about what you eat, how much you eat, and when you eat. Your doctor, diabetes educator, or other health care provider can develop a healthy eating plan that's right for you. Remember, our readers can request a free diabetes cookbook from a website for FreeDiabeticSource.

2) Talk with your doctor about how much you should weigh. Your doctor can talk to you about the different ways to help you reach your weight goal. Have you seen on the Biggest Loser how many diabetes patients end up completely cured of the disease after attaining a reasonable weight? It's amazing.

3) See if you qualify for Medicare which opens the door to coverage for a lot of diabetes related supplies. In order to utilize Medicare coverage, you must get supplies from a pharmacy or supplier that is enrolled in Medicare. If you go to a pharmacy or supplier that The website for FreeDiabeticSource has more information about free diabetes supplies.

4) How are the Medicare claims paid? All Medicare-enrolled pharmacies and suppliers must submit claims for blood sugar (glucose) monitor test strips. You can't submit a claim for blood sugar (glucose) monitor test strips yourself. That's why Tip #3 is important. More information about free diabetes supplies can be obtained at the website for FreeDiabeticSource.

5) You should also make sure that the pharmacy or supplier accepts assignment for Medicare covered supplies. Assignment is an agreement between you (the person with Medicare), Medicare, and doctors, other health care suppliers, or providers. This could save you money. If the pharmacy or supplier accepts assignment, Medicare will pay the pharmacy or supplier directly.

If you can't find a supplier or pharmacy in your area that is enrolled in Medicare and accepts assignment, you may want to order your supplies through the mail. This could also save you money.