Insulin & Medication Costs
This brand-name medication for Type 2 diabetes can cost up to $800 a month in the U.S. without insurance but is often covered in other countries with universal health systems like the UK.
What is Ozempic?
This government health plan covers diabetic testing supplies for the elderly
What is Medicare Part B?
Engaging in 150 minutes of this week, spread over a minimum of 3 days, with no more than 2 consecutive days without activity, is recommended to help manage diabetes and reduce healthcare costs.
What is Exercise?
The majority of countries have insulin prices ranging between $8 to $10 per vial, which is about one-tenth the cost of the life-saving medication in the United States. This country has the lowest price at $3 per vial, making it 33 times more affordable than in the U.S.
What is Turkey?
The price per unit for this popular T2DM medication is $9.17 after rebates; however, the US price is still nearly 3 times the list price of the country with the second-highest price, Canada, where its cost is $3.33 per unit.
What is Jardiance (Empagliflozin)?
Introduced in 2022, this policy includes the capping of insulin prices to 35$ for medicare patients.
What is the Inflation Reduction Act.
This nutraceutical has insulin like activity to help control blood glucose levels.
What is Cinnamon/Chromium?
This developed country has the highest prevalence of diabetes, with 11% of the population aged 20-79 years living with the condition.
What is the United States of America