About 45 percent of diabetes patients have gone without medical care at some point because they couldn't afford it, according to the "True Cost of Diabetes" report published by UpWell Health.
For its report, UpWell Health — a provider of healthcare services, support and solutions for people with chronic conditions — surveyed 5,255 people living with diabetes in the U.S.
Here are five report insights:
1. The American Diabetes Association determined diabetes-related medical expenses total $7,900 per person annually.
2. Forty-three percent of patients paid up to $1,000 out of pocket in the last year to treat diabetes complications; 16 percent paid $1,000 to $5,000 per year; and 4 percent spent more than $5,000 of their own money.
3. Additionally, 34 percent of respondents spent $100 to $500 of their own money for trips to a physician's office to manage diabetes in the last year.
4. Forty-five percent of those with diabetes have gone without care because of the costs.
5. The report also found 37 percent of respondents said diabetes has harmed relationships with loved ones, friends or co-workers.
Click here to read the full report.