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What Latinos with Diabetes Should Consider When Enrolling in Medicare 

Did you know that 1 in 10 Latino have been diagnosed diabetes?   In fact, the rate of diabetes is higher among Latinos (11.8%) than Whites (7.4%) and Asians (9.5%), according to CDC data.   This is problematic because the disease takes a harsh physical toll, from vision loss to amputation and death, and a big healthcare …
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The Insulin Crisis and Latinos

In 2021, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the US with diabetes either skipped, delayed, or used less insulin than was needed to save money, according to a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Not taking the proper amount of insulin is dangerous, and can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis, which can be fatal. …
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Big Steps in Correcting the Insulin Crisis

Diabetes affects millions of Americans, especially Latinos. But the cost of insulin medications to manage the disease are unaffordable. Fortunately, recent strides have helped lower the cost of insulin medications, bringing financial relief to many households, and potentially saving lives. In honor of American Diabetes Alert Day on March 28, we’re highlighting these significant strides …
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