Diabetes Coupons
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Diabetes is a chronic disease that results from the body's inability to manufacture or use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Diabetes coupons offer discounts on the supplies, insulin, and diabetes drugs that may be prescribed to manage the condition. Controlling the symptoms and regulating blood sugar are vital to reducing the complications of the disease. More than 20 million peole in the United States are diabetic, and more than 40 million are pre-diabetic, meaning they are in the formative stages of type 2 diabetes.[1]
If financial struggles make obtaining the drugs and supplies difficult, patient assistance programs and drug coupons may help diabetics stay on their prescribed diabetes treatment plans.
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| Includes | Insulin, diabetes pills and testing supplies |
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| Manufacturer | Varies by product and drug |
| Used to | Treat, control and manage diabetes |
| Discount options | Coupons, discount plans |
| Income-based options | Patient assistance programs, government assistance |
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About Diabetes
Diabetes does not have a cure, but its symptoms and effects can be managed. The disease is caused by an imbalance in insulin, which is a hormone used to regulate sugar in the body. Being resistant to insulin or having insufficient insulin can cause diabetes.
The disease can be classified as Type 1, Type 2 or Gestational diabetes. Type 1 is most often diagnosed in children, and may be genetic and/or triggered by an infection. Type 2 is more often diagnosed in adults and may be lifestyle triggered, occurring more in overweight individuals who get little exercise and eat unhealthy foods. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, and is more common among overweight mothers.[1]
Routine care and treatment plans are often prescribed by physicians to control the symptoms of disease and to help manage insulin levels. Injectable insulin, oral hypoglycemic pills, exercise plans, special diets and blood testing equipment are often used in diabetes treatment plans.[1]
Metformin Coupons
Diabetes Patient Assistance Programs and Coupons
- Victoza, fronted by celebrity chef Paula Deene, has an instant savings card program that offers a discount of up to $25 on the first 24 prescriptions of Victoza. They also offer the Victoza eVoucherRx Program, which offers a co-pay reduction at 25,000 participating pharmacies.[2]
- Fortamet offers savings on brand-name metformin with the Fortamet First Discount card. With the card, patients can save up to $30 on each month's supply of Fortamet.
- Riomet, another brand of Metformin, has a printable coupon good for $35 in savings. The coupon is valid for 16-ounce bottles of Riomet.
- Lilly Cares, an Eli Lilly patient assistance program, offers a variety of free insulin products to patients with limited income who meet program criteria. Covered products include Humalog Injection, Humalog KwikPen, Humalog KwikPen Mixes and Humalog Mixes. They also cover Humulin insulins.[3]
- Apidra insulin has a No Co-Pay program for patients with commercial prescription drug coverage. Through the program, diabetes sufferers can get free vials of Apidra.[4]
- AmMed direct is offering five free diabetes cookbooks, along with a free meal planning guide. Cookbooks categories are desserts, snacks, treats, dinners, and soups.[5]
Also See: Avandia Side Effects, Walgreens Prescription Club, Metformin Coupons, AAA Prescription Savings Program, Abbott Patient Assistance Programs, Lantus Patient Assistance Programs, Metformin HCL Patient Assistance Programs, Metformin Side Effects, Insulin and Alzheimer's
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