Being diagnosed with diabetes is a scary experience. You imagine a life of poor health and hospital stays. Once you realize that you can maintain this disease and your quality of life at the same time, you start to worry about other things, like the ongoing cost of medication and diabetic supplies. If you are a senior citizen and are on Medicare, you will be relieved to know that Medicare Part B covers most of your necessary
diabetic testing supplies.
What is covered?
Medicare covers the following diabetic supplies, even for those who do not take insulin:
- Blood sugar monitors
- Blood sugar test strips
- Lancets
- Solutions needed to test the accuracy of your equipment
The amount of diabetic supplies they will cover per six-month period may vary depending on whether or not you are taking insulin.
