Diabetes is expensive?

[Aruna1979]

How difficult and expensive is it to manage diabetes?

[Praveen55 Moderator]

NOT MANAGING DIABETES IS MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE.

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Are you type 1, 1.5 or type 2?

[Vadirajdiddi in reply to Activity2004]

I am VadirajDiddi. I am a type 2 diabetic since 11 years. Now I am taking Gemer 1 forte. A1c is: 7.5. Please advise.

[suramo Star in reply to Vadirajdiddi]

Your diabetes is ill managed. There are lots of posts on this forum but lchf keto range diet would not only control your bs and prevent diabetes related complications but also get you rid of drugs.

Gud luk.

[Luckysugar]

Much less expensive if you could manage BSL with lifestyle and drug-free. I don't think it's difficult to deal with diabetes conditions but you're required good knowledge and understanding of this issue from consultation with your doctor as well as reading relavant information from available sources. Learning from other diabetics who have good control of their D-conditions is also useful. Good luck 😃

[Mohannandigana1952]

It is expensive because other diabetic related problems. Like neropathy eye problems neck and back pains plus heart liver kidney urinary etc. One has to see all doctors. These diseases follow with diabetics.

[Aruna1979 in reply to Mohannandigana1952]

Thanks.. have been diagnosed recently as prediabetic. Is a health insurance necessary? Will it help managing this cost?

[Praveen55 Moderator in reply to Aruna1979]

You can reverse your condition by making dietary changes. It will cost you some effort not money. Of course, you need to spend some money on self-monitoring and periodical lab tests for blood sugar. It is easy and help is available.

Health insurance is always a good idea because it covers not only diabetes but other health conditions also including emergency care if needed.

[Bodacious]

May I ask all of you reading this chat, how much does it cost you every month to manage your blood sugar levels, and what do you do or take to manage it? Thanks.

[suramo Star in reply to Bodacious]

Just a bit extra on good healthy fats and protein but not difficult. One has to change dietary habits for ever.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Bodacious]

Test 4-8 times a day, take insulin shots, use my DEXCOM and eating a low carb high protein diet during the day and evening hours.

[Praveen55 Moderator in reply to Bodacious]

It will depend on the individual's condition of the diabetes. I manage my by T2D by diet and exercise. I do spend some money on self-monitoring blood sugar and some supplements but they are not much compared to the cost of life-long medicine/insulin.

[Vadirajdiddi in reply to Bodacious]

Rs 500/

[anands1952 in reply to Bodacious]

I am a diabetic for 35 years. Of course if you follow correct diet and exercise you can very well control.over eating is the main problem for diabetic related problems If you walk 4to 5 km daily you will be healthy. Avoid unnecessary tension

[Aruna1979]

Thanks. Do you think health insurance is needed for this?

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Aruna1979]

It depends on the type of insurance that you have for medical.

[Aruna1979 in reply to Activity2004]

i currently do not have a medical insurance

[anands1952 in reply to Aruna1979]

It is better to take a cover for 2 to 3 lacs sum.

[anands1952]

Recently I was affected by vasculitis and suffered multi organ failure and due to which I incurred 8.5 laks for hospitalisation.As I had taken insurance for 20 lakhs I did not pay any money. Amount fully paid by the company.I am aged 67 and retired from service. Hence better to take a cover for atleast 5 lakhs

[esivaraman in reply to anands1952]

Nowadays Insurance Companies do not settle on time + they also do not pay fully especially for individual customers. Which Insurance Company Policy you have and what is your experience!

Look forward to your reply and guidance.

Thanks.

[anands1952 in reply to esivaraman]

I have taken in NEW INDIA ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED a t Coimbatore.My wife is a pensioner of that company.Amount fully paid CASHLRSS