If you know people with diabetes in US please click

So I've been thinking about moving to US to chill and recover for a while (1-2 months) but I have type 1 diabetes, do you guys know anything about the cost of insulins and stuff there ?

It's free under Obama care. Everything is. I think.

Without insurance its like living in a third world country

pobelter,

Don't know anyone personally. But I have found a couple of links that I believe will answer your questions.

The Monthly Cost of Type 1 Diabetes Care - https://asweetlife.org/leann/blogs/type-1-blogs/the-monthly-cost-of-type-1-diabetes-care/33827/

Aflac Real Cost Calculator Source Information - https://www.aflac.com/individuals/realcost/source/#diabetes

How much does it cost to pay for all expenses for diabetes on a monthly basis? - https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120226024055AA98SM9



Also!!! Just thought of this... How about contacting Walgreens directly? Walgreens is a pharmacy that is very dominate in the United States. There are 8,221 locations in all 50 states. You can look the supplies you use on their website (www.walgreens.com) and price the supplies you use Or you can use the pharmacy chat feature and just ask them for an estimate.

I use Walgreens and really like the service I have received...

Good luck finding the info.

Thank you 

pobelter, if you have taken good care of yourself, you wouldn't have to worry about diabetes to begin with  It's amazing how many people have no regards for their health and they eventually suffer through their wallet.

this is not accurate.  you are mixing up type 1 and 2

In general, people with diabetes either have a total lack of insulin (type 1 diabetes) or they have too little insulin or cannot use insulin effectively (type 2 diabetes).

Type 1 diabetes (formerly called juvenile-onset or insulin-dependent diabetes), accounts for 5 to 10 out of 100 people who have diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system destroys the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production from the body. Without insulin, cells cannot absorb sugar (glucose), which they need to produce energy.

Type 2 diabetes (formerly called adult-onset or non–insulin-dependent diabetes) can develop at any age. It most commonly becomes apparent during adulthood. But type 2 diabetes in children is rising. Type 2 diabetes accounts for the vast majority of people who have diabetes—90 to 95 out of 100 people. In type 2 diabetes, the body isn't able to use insulin the right way. This is called insulin resistance. As type 2 diabetes gets worse, the pancreas may make less and less insulin. This is called insulin deficiency.

Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes:

Type 1 diabetes:

1. Symptoms usually start in childhood or young adulthood. People often seek medical help, because they are seriously ill from sudden symptoms of high blood sugar.
2. Episodes of low blood sugar level (hypoglycemia) are common.
3. It cannot be prevented.

Type 2 diabetes:

1. The person may not have symptoms before diagnosis. Usually the disease is discovered in adulthood, but an increasing number of children are being diagnosed with the disease.
2. There are no episodes of low blood sugar level, unless the person is taking insulin or certain diabetes medicines.
3. It can be prevented or delayed with a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a healthy weight, eating sensibly, and exercising regularly.

https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/tc/diabetes-differences-between-type-1-and-2-topic-overview

Very Enlightening...

Ya mean how much does it go for on the black market w/out a scrip?

Good luck w/US Customs.

 

Man i want to go there for like a month not planning to stay for 30 years :D

I have had type 1 for 27 years. If you give me an idea of what kind of insulin, syringes or other meds you may need I should be able to get you ballpark figures.

I think you can even get terrorists now.

It's not available in the U.S. You would have to get your doctor to switch you over to something comparable. Typically a bottle of insulin here is going to run $100 to $125 out of pocket if you don't have insurance coverage depending on the brand.