Diabetes

Like most of my clients, you may have been on Medicare for awhile. You know the “ins and outs” of what Medicare covers, and you’ve done your research on what prescription drug plan will best cover your diabetic medications. You’re in a good spot, right? Well, there are some benefits offered to a diabetic on Medicare that you may not

“Laughter is the best medicine- unless you’re diabetic, then insulin comes pretty high on the list.” Jasper Carrott. Of course, insulin dependence isn’t a laughing matter, especially with the increasing cost! According to an article on “The cost of Diabetes” on the American Diabetes Association’s website, between 2012 and 2017 the average cost of diagnosed diabetes has risen by 26%.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Ben Franklin As a senior focused insurance agent who has met with hundreds of clients over the years. It does not surprise me to hear that diabetes is a very common ailment. In fact, most studies indicate that at least 25% of Americans over the age of 65 have the