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Diabetes Screening, Supplies, and Self-Management Training |
Diabetes Screening
Diabetes is a medical condition in which your body doesn't make enough insulin or has a reduced response to insulin. Diabetes causes your blood sugar to be too high because insulin is needed to use sugar properly. A high blood sugar level is not good for your health. For people with Medicare at risk for getting diabetes, Medicare covers a screening blood sugar test to check for diabetes. You are considered at risk if you have any of the following: high blood pressure, dyslipidemia (history of abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels), obesity, or a history of high blood sugar. Other risk factors may also qualify you for this test and based on the results, you may be eligible
for up to two screenings each year. Medicare also covers certain supplies and self-management training to find and treat diabetes.
Diabetes Screening (Fasting Plasma Glucose Test) beginning January 1, 2005
How often is it covered?
You may be eligible for up to two screenings each year.
For whom?
Individuals at increased risk for diabetes that have any of the following: high blood pressure, dyslipidemia (history of abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels), obesity, or a history of high blood sugar.
Your costs in the Original Medicare Plan?
You pay nothing
Diabetes Glucose monitors, test strips, and lancets
For whom?
All people with Medicare who have diabetes
Your costs in the Original Medicare Plan?
You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the yearly Part B deductible.
Diabetes Self-Management Training
For whom?
This training is for certain people with Medicare who are at risk for complications from diabetes. Your doctor must request this service.
Your costs in the Original Medicare Plan?
You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the yearly Part B deductible.
Other Web Resources with Diabetes Information
The Power to Control Diabetes is in Your Hands
This is a link to the publications page of the National Diabetes Education Program web site.
You can view, print or order English and Spanish versions of The Power to Control Diabetes is in Your Hands.
This new brochure focuses on the importance of self-monitoring blood sugar levels and explains the Medicare
benefits that help pay for diabetes equipment and supplies. |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This site contains
facts, frequently asked questions, and reports about the prevention and
treatment of diabetes. |
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
This site contains
a wide range of resources including publications, resources to get financial
help, listing of national organizations serving patients and professionals
concerned about diabetes, and a newsletter. Order forms are available online and
several publications are available in Spanish.
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American Diabetes Association
This is the website
for the American Diabetes Association. It contains sections on the organization,
diabetes, membership, books, magazines, clinical practice, research, and legal
issues.
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National Diabetes Education Programs
The National
Diabetes Education Program is a federally sponsored initiative to improve the
treatment and outcomes for people with diabetes. This site contains a library of
information on the program, campaigns, calendar of events, and publications.
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National Diabetes Eye Exam Program
Contact information about an available eye exam program for Medicare beneficiaries age
65 or older who have diabetes and have not had a medical eye exam in the past three years.
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Healthfinder
Healthfinder.gov helps consumers find reliable health information from many Federal
Agencies and non-for-profit organizations. This site has been developed by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services. Healthfinder leads consumers to information
that can help them stay healthy, understand diagnosis, explore treatment options, find support,
and generally become informed about health and medical topics of interest to them.
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National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Clearinghouse
This site is an online resource for diabetes information from the National Institute of Diabetes
& Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). This site provides access to available publications
and lists a toll free number you can call with your questions. The National Diabetes Information
Clearinghouse is part of the National Institutes of Health.
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