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There are several reasons why it is important to understand the economic issues surrounding diabetes care. Some of these are outlined above. First and foremost is that governments increasingly have little money to spend on the health of the public. In this environment, it is important that 1.) appropriate levels of resources are directed to diabetes, and 2.) that the money available for diabetes is used to it’s greatest benefit.