Many of us know that failure to properly manage diabetes can lead to financially stifling and disabling complications, heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, blindness and amputations to name a few. Between medications, supplies, durable goods (for those of you pumping), doctor's visits and training - diabetes can really decay your annual income. And yes, I'm talking about the copays. When an individual lacks health insurance altogether or has inadequate coverage, the costs are even greater.

As diabetes continues to rise -- it is increasing by 8 percent each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- state health coverage protections are becoming more important than ever.

See the Coming Attractions of Stewart Perry's interview with dLife Host Nicole Johnson Baker The Cost of Diabetes, October 1, on dLifeTV. Learn the ins and outs of dealing with insurance companies and how to best use the programs available for diabetics. dLifeTV can be seen every Sunday on CNBC at 7:00pm ET/4:00pm Pacific. Visit dLife for further information. It's all about diabetes.