As health care costs rise everyone is looking for ways to
save and cut costs. Recent studies and polls reveal that many are foregoing
their medicine for other necessities of life like food and shelter. Patient compliance has dropped to a new
low. Patients are taking their
medication as needed when their budget allows.
This means less to none on a daily basis. Many are finding this indeed
saves money, and possibly affects their health outcome minimally.
As food is the sustenance of life, many are making healthier
choices. This helps their medical
maladies as well. For hypertension and
diabetes proper food choices can often alleviate the need for “stronger”
treatment with medication. As more patients learn about dietary management and
adhere to it, they find that they can indeed save money.
Talk to your healthcare provider if you are noncompliant
with your medication because of the cost, or side effects that may cause other
conditions requiring more medication, more money. Be sure to get formal diet and nutrition counseling. This will help make the right choices when
you shop for food. Contrary to popular
myth, healthy food is actually affordable.
Shop smart to save your money and your health!
