From insulin to glucose meter test strips to continuous glucose monitors to insulin pumps to doctor's visits ... the list of what it takes to manage diabetes is long, exhausting, and expensive. The diabetes community as a whole is well-aware of the literal and figurative cost of diabetes, but finding places to turn for assistance can be a struggle.

Many people in our CWD community understand this struggle, and according to our poll, families are sharing financial concerns with their doctors and asking for help. There is, however, a group of folks who remain silent, and we're hoping that these people with diabetes will take their concerns about cost to their clinicians. Writing questions and concerns ahead of time can help empower patients to raise their voices, and bringing a friend or family member can also encourage productive discussions.

The three major insulin providers in the US offer assistance programs to help people who are struggling to pay for their insulin:

• • Eli Lilly & Company
    www.lillycares.com and www.insulinaffordability.com
  • Novo Nordisk
    www.cornerstones4care.com
  • Sanofi
    www.sanofipatientconnection.com/patient-assistance-connection
  • ValYou Savings Program from Sanofi
    www.admelog.com/insulins-valyou-savings-program
• See also the Partnership for Prescription Assistance
• Advocacy for Access
• Afrezza Savings Program
• Eversense Bridge - A New Patient Access Program
• Sanofi provides unprecedented access to its insulins for one set monthly price

For more information:

Prescription Laws and Access to Insulin Resources

10 Ways to Save Money on Diabetes Care from diaTribe

Starting The Conversation On Costs With Your Doctor from Patient Advocate Foundation