Doctors visits, medication, testing kits, insulin – one look at a diabetic’s list of medical supplies, and its easy to see how the expenses can add up. The American Diabetes Association estimates people with the disease spend an average of 2.3 times more on medical costs than those without. While some of these patients are genetically pre-disposed to the condition, millions of Americans put themselves at risk for the condition because of poor lifestyle choices. In this Alegent Health Podcast, endocrinologist David Odegaard, M.D. discusses several simple - and proven - strategies for preventing this costly disease.