What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic medical condition where the amount of sugar in your blood is too high. According to WHO approximately 422 million people worldwide have diabetes. If left untreated for too long high blood sugar levels can lead to many serious complications.
Are you a current Lackey Clinic Patient diagnosed with Diabetes?
We are offering a free health messaging program to help you stay on track!
We’ll send you a text message just text YES to enroll!
Make lifestyle changes that last. Watch the video below to hear from one of our patients!
What is normal? Take a look at the blood sugar ranges below.
See the American Heart Association Tips for Sucess Sheet:
The Cost of Diabetes
According to a GoodRx analysis, for the average cost of insulin for a patient who has insurance can exceed $4,800 per year. These out-of-pocket costs vary from patient to patient, as costs depend on insurance status, severity of the disease, and even the presence of other chronic diseases. Diabetes patients who don’t have insurance can spend an additional $1,300 in annual expenses just to control their diabetes.
On top of that, living with the chronic complications of diabetes can cost another $650 each year, on average. And if a patient’s diabetes becomes uncontrolled to the point that they need to visit the ER, be admitted to a hospital, or use home health services, total costs can increase even more, to about $940 in additional annual expenses ©Good Rx website: The True Cost of Diabetes
The Cost of Prescriptions at Lackey Clinic:
Medical Complications of Diabetes
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Pre-diabetes education is just one part of our Connected Care program, which also includes Diabetes and Hypertension Management. Our interactive team of healthcare professionals provides assistance to help our patients achieve optimal health.
Food as Medicine
Good nutrition is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Our Food as Medicine program is available to patients enrolled in our Connected Care Program.
