Diabetic patients are angry over reduced health coverage

Since the health insurance coverage for sustained release metformin, the first-line product for diabetes, is reduced from July 1, diabetic patients have vehemently protested against their increased medication costs at pharmacies.

According to the revised health insurance scheme, the government decided to cover 114 won, 118 won and 141 won per sustained-release metformin 500 mg tablets, 750 m...