Key Takeaways

Insulin costs have declined over the past two years, and additional price cuts are expected in 2026.

Medicare will lower prices for several diabetes drugs, including Januvia and Jardiance.

Federal and state caps, along with manufacturer programs, are helping reduce out-of-pocket insulin costs for many patients.

The cost of diabetes medications in the United States can be so high that some people never fill their prescriptions because they can’t afford them.

The consequences of high costs can be life-threatening, said Charmaine Rochester-Eyeguokan, PharmD , a professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy who specializes in diabetes management.

“Because of cost, many people with diabetes never pick up their drugs, ration their pills or take smaller doses th

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