Republic of Angola (Xyami): Cutting Your $4,174 Diabetes Tab

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Cutting Your $4,174 Diabetes Tab

Diabetes
December 23, 2008

Diabetes Can Cost You Thousands a Year
How to Get Healthier and Save Money

Diabetes costs a typical patient $4,174 a year upon diagnosis and keeps getting more expensive, researchers calculate. Most of that money goes for diabetic complications such as kidney disease, heart conditions and eye disease. These can often be prevented by controlling glucose with strategies including low-cost exercise and diet. Also check out these ways to trim healthcare costs.

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