My Tip for This Week: Part of Education Is Being Prepared
According to the American Diabetes Association, people who have diabetes will spend an average of $13,243 a year on health care expenses (keeping in mind that total can be a lot higher if something goes wrong). Most diabetics will at some time need help paying some of the bills, so it’s a good idea to make sure stay apprised of any governmental and/or nongovernmental programs that exist to help you.
Various government programs and agencies now provide essential tools for managing and treating your diabetes. Medicare now includes coverage for glucose monitors, test strips, and lancets as well as some medical nutrition therapy services. Diabetes self-management training, education, therapeutic shoes, glaucoma screening, and flu and pneumonia shots are also covered.
Nongovernmental support is available in every community. From transportation to technological assistance, from prosthetics to prescriptions, a simple search of your community should yield services, support groups, and resources for every need you may have. Local clubs like the Lions, Shriners, Rotary clubs, or religious organizations make their assistance available to both children and adult diabetes sufferers. The point is: You never have to feel as though you cannot get what you need. Reach out and educate yourself along the way, and maybe even volunteer at some of these organizations to get a sense of how they deal with people—a little time spent time today could make the difference tomorrow.
When finances are tough, sometimes all you need is a paycheck advance to help make ends meet when you are between paychecks.
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