Medicare Part B covers diabetes self-management training (DSMT), blood sugar monitors, blood test strips, lancets devices, lancets, therapeutic shoes or inserts, and external insulin pumps.* Additionally, Medicare can cover your participation in the 16-session Diabetes Prevention Program if you: Have a BMI over 25 (23 if you are Asian) Have never been diagnosed with either diabetes or ESRD Have not participated in this program before Have a hemoglobin A1c test result of 5.7-6.4%, a fasting plasma glucose result of 110-125 mg/dL, or a two-hour plasma glucose result of 140-199 mg/dL (test results must be from the past 12 months) Click here for a full guide on Medicare diabetes coverage
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