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    Staying Healthy on a Budget

    Feb 07, 2020 4 minutes
    BY LISA CANTKIER

    Are the costs associated with diabetes management weighing you down? If so, you are not alone. A study published by the American Diabetes Association found that the total cost of diagnosed diabetes in the United States during 2012 was $245 billion, with average annual medical expenditures for people with the condition totaling almost $14,000. Costs for diabetes essentials such as test strips, glucose monitors, insulin, syringes, lancets and healthy diabetes-friendly snacks can quickly add up.

    Often, people with diabetes look for inexpensive solutions or substitutes to help bring down the high costs, but improperly cutting corners can lead to ineffective diabetes management and potential health problems. Here

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