Docuticker » Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2007

Docuticker » Economic Costs of Diabetes in the U.S. in 2007

The study reveals that the direct economic costs associated with diabetes have reached unprecedented levels. Medical expenditures of care for people with diabetes are estimated to be $116 billion, with a disproportionate percentage of the costs resulting from treatment and hospitalization of people with diabetes-related complications. The findings also suggest that 1 out of every 5 health care dollars is spent caring for someone with diagnosed diabetes.