Hi I am new here.

[sam2d]

Hi I am new here looking for some info. In Mumbai is there any support from the gov. or any N.G.Os to cover some cost of the Diabetes medications. How much on average would the average cost for diabetes medications be a month.

thanks

[ramana42 Volunteer]

Depends on your age and severity of condition.Generally,it is expensive and gets more and more as you grow.

[suramo Star]

sam2d

You are at the right place sir. How about going without or with minimum medications? Try idm.

[dayananda52]

To reduce cost of medications, go for generic medicines sold by medical shops set up by govt., where the cost of medicine is one half to one third of the cost of branded medicines at other shops. Both branded and generic medicines have same value pharmaceutically.

[sam2d]

no I am retired and no source of income

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to sam2d]

What about social security, sam2d ?

[sam2d in reply to Activity2004]

social security what is it? I have no idea about it.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to sam2d]

I will send you a message to let you know. Please look for it in a few minutes.

[sam2d in reply to Activity2004]

thanks

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to sam2d]

Just sent you the note.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

I'm not sure. I will have to check.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

If you have any medical insurance, you may pay less, but it depends. Can't give a definite total of price.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Oh. With the Affordable Care Act out here, it has some kind of discount, but this depends on the medication and supplies a person needs.

[rvmasalvad Volunteer Star]

in india the following are approx costs

diabetic strips 100 cost s 1375 on line and 2000 in medical shops

A experienced endoctinologist charges Rs 750/1000 per visit

labtest for lipid profile with hbaic costs Rs 2500/3000