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Managing a chronic disease takes plenty of special planning and attention, and in many cases, a lot of money. In some cases, the expenses associated with disease management are overwhelming, forcing patients to skip essential treatments or medication and risk serious health complications.

One example is diabetes. A study published in the "Journal of American Medicine" found that 1 in 4 individuals with diabetes had rationed their insulin, which can impact short- and long-term health.

Since 2002, the list price of insulin has risen, often costing customers without health insurance or on hig...