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Money Matters
If you have diabetes, you know that managing it isn’t cheap. The articles in this section can help you become a savvy health-care consumer, whether you¹re shopping for insurance, trying to stick to a food budget, or looking for help dealing with your health-care-related expenses.

Social Security Disability Benefits for Diabetes
If you or someone you love has severe complications from diabetes and can no longer work, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits… Read More “Social Security Disability Benefits for Diabetes”

Health Insurance for Diabetes Management
Because of the costs associated with the condition, people with diabetes often ask how to choose the right health plan with the right coverage at a price they can afford. This information can help you shop for health insurance for diabetes… Read More “Health Insurance for Diabetes Management”

Eating Well While Traveling
Sticking with your meal plan while on the road may take more work than it does at home, but eating well while traveling is possible… Read More “Eating Well While Traveling”

Healthy Eating on a Budget
“Healthy food costs too much money” is a common myth that could be preventing you from enjoying the benefits of eating healthfully while spending less… Read More “Healthy Eating on a Budget”

Do’s and Don’t’s for Saving Money With Diabetes
This article reviews ways to save on education, drugs, supplies, food, and exercise, while also pointing out some strategies that yield more risk than savings… Read More “Do’s and Don’t’s for Saving Money With Diabetes”

Diabetes and Health Insurance
Health insurance choices in particular can be daunting. For example, should you go with an HMO, PPO, EPO, or indemnity plan? Read More “Diabetes and Health Insurance”

Buying Life Insurance
life insurance for people with diabetes can be both inexpensive and relatively easy to find. The key is to prepare your case in the most accurate, complete, and positive light… Read More “Buying Life Insurance”

Eating Well on a Budget
The following 12 tips and tactics offer suggestions for eating well on a budget… Read More “Eating Well on a Budget”

Getting Disability Benefits: Do I Need an Attorney?
When a chronic illness like diabetes reaches a stage where it is difficult for you to continue to work, there are other options. This article discusses three options that, hopefully, may be available to you to replace your lost income… Read More “Getting Disability Benefits: Do I Need an Attorney?”