For once, the focus is on T1 and not T1 lumped into the discussion as it usually is. Hey, I'm all for reporters putting out accurate facts(ie: knowing the differences between T1 & T2), but it's silly to act like this isn't "relevant".
T1 Diabetes is STILL extremely expensive to treat. Just because it's "only" ~10% of the total Diabetic population, doesn't equate to only ~10% of the costs incurred. T1 Diabetics account for FAR more costs(per person compared to T2) via: daily treatment, reoccurring, and emergency. Not to mention that for "most" T2 Diabetics, the disease can be easily managed via proper diet and exercise, something which CANNOT be done with T1 Diabetics.
source: someone who walks around daily with ~$8,000 worth of electronics strapped to their body everyday for the past 15 years.