Insulin & Medication Costs
Government and Policy Impact
Strategies to Reduce Costs
Diabetes Around the World
100

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?

100

This government health plan covers diabetic testing supplies for the elderly

What is Medicare Part B?

100

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?

100

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?

200

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)?

200

Introduced in 2022, this policy includes the capping of insulin prices to 35$ for medicare patients.

What is the Inflation Reduction Act.

200

This nutraceutical has insulin like activity to help control blood glucose levels.

What is Cinnamon/Chromium?

200

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