Table 2.
Barriers and Strategies to Adapt
| Barriers | n/N | % |
|---|---|---|
| No insurance that pays all prescription costs | 633/897 | 71 |
| Did not see health care provider due to money concerns | 144/898 | 16 |
| Took less medicine than prescribed due to money concerns | 145/900 | 16 |
| Skipped taking medicine due to money concerns | 183/899 | 20 |
| Skipped checking blood sugar due to money concerns | 210/899 | 23 |
| Skipped meals due to money concerns | 251/899 | 28 |
| Did not keep diabetic diet due to money concerns | 357/899 | 40 |
| Language prevented getting the best diabetes care | 174/902 | 19 |
| Transportation prevented getting the best diabetes care | 196/905 | 22 |
| Medication costs prevented getting the best diabetes care | 188/905 | 21 |