Unfortunately, individuals and families affected by diabetes may
have difficulty affording these medicines and products if they
don't have prescription coverage. Skipping medicines or not
tracking blood sugar levels due to financial limitations can
increase the chances of potentially life-threatening health
complications.
"It is critical that people living with diabetes have access to
the appropriate medications and products needed to properly
maintain their health," says John W. Griffin Jr., chair of the
board for the American Diabetes Association. "In many instances,
people living with diabetes also suffer from other chronic
conditions that require medication to maintain their health.
Disease management, including lifestyle modifications and
medication compliance, is often an important part of staying
healthy for a person with diabetes."
Fortunately, people with diabetes can find resources that offer
savings on medicines or even free medicines. One program is the
Together Rx Access Card, which allows people with diabetes to
visit their neighborhood pharmacist and save on many brand-name
medications and products. Included in the list are blood glucose
meters and test strips, as well as medications used to treat
many other common conditions including hypertension and high
cholesterol. Savings are also available on generic products.
