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Diabetes

Frequently Asked Questions

26. Does Medicare help pay for services and supplies for people with diabetes? - cont'd

Medicare covers

  • dilated eye examinations to check for diabetic eye diseases
  • glaucoma screening
  • flu and pneumonia shots
  • diabetes self-management training
  • medical nutrition therapy services.

For more information about what Medicare covers, contact the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services at 1-800-MEDICARE, or 1-800-633-4227. TTY users dial 1-877-486-2048.