My mother has just been diagnosed with diabetes. She is worried about how expensive the supplies and insulin will be for her. She is not a candidate for an insulin pump, so she'll have to use needles to give herself her insulin. She is on a limited income, and she gets help to pay for her prescription drugs through her Part D plan. Will she be able to afford the necessary items?

Yes, she will. It's very important that your mother follow the instructions she receives in her diabetes self-management training, which her doctor should order for her very soon. This will be a covered benefit for her and will get her started in the right...