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Diabetes

Frequently Asked Questions

26. Does Medicare help pay for services and supplies for people with diabetes?

Medicare helps pay for certain services and supplies for people with diabetes who have Medicare Part B. All require a doctor's prescription. The diabetes-related services and supplies that are covered include

  • blood sugar monitor and supplies
  • an A1C test, which is a lab test that measures how well your blood glucose has been controlled over the past 3 months.

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