Raman Kumar says a federal plan to cover diabetes medications and supplies would be “phenomenal” because she’ll finally stop worrying about how to pay for her care.
“It’s so expensive,” she said of replacing a $100 sensor for her continuous glucose monitor every 10 days.
“My extended health coverage through my husband’s work doesn’t even cover that,” Kumar said. “Last month I skipped half the month because you just don’t want to go and spend that money.
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