Help for the Financial Strain of Diabetes

The effects of diabetes on your body can be devastating if the disease is not properly controlled. But you may not realize the financial burden diabetes places on many patients. The cost of medical bills, testing supplies and prescriptions adds up quickly. But help is available to ease the financial strain of diabetes.

An estimated 24 million Americans have diabetes. People with diabetes are more likely to suffer from heart disease, nerve and kidney damage and strokes. When properly controlled, people with diabetes can lead long and happy lives, but patients must work with their doctors and keep up with their testing. Unfortunately, the cost of blood sugar testing supplies is often cost prohibitive for people, leading them to neglect their diabetes and their bodies.

There is help available for Medicare-insured patients struggling with the cost of test strips and blood glucose (blood sugar) meters. Through ClickOnHealth.com, you can request that a diabetes supplier, who understands the processes and regulations of Medicare, contact you. You will also receive a free Guide to Controlling Your Diabetes and a free meter for those who qualify.

ClickOnHealth.com is part of the Alliance Health Network, which includes the largest and fastest-growing online diabetes community called DiabeticConnect.com. At DiabeticConnect.com, patients can share advice, recipes, product reviews, and much more. Membership is free and provides a great support system for all diabetics.

Some simple and inexpensive tips from the experts at DiabeticConnect.com to help control your diabetes include:

* Don't smoke or use tobacco (quitting will also save you money!)

* Stay active to help maintain a healthy weight.

* Eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, lean meats and low-fat dairy products. Keep fish and meat portions to 3 ounces or less and load up on foods with fiber.

* Talk with a friend, family member or counselor if you feel down or depressed.

* Learn to cope with stress. We all experience stress, but too much can raise your blood glucose level.

* Brush and floss daily to prevent mouth and gum diseases.


*Visit ClickonHealth.com today to see if you qualify to receive your diabetic testing supplies at little or no cost. When you request more information, you’ll receive a free, no-obligation consultation from a qualified Medicare-approved supplier. Take control of your diabetes today. Copyright © 2008, ARAnet, Inc.