The Power to Control Diabetes Is in Your Hands Community Outreach Kit
Medicare Benefits for People with Diabetes
What Benefits Does Medicare Offer for People At Risk for Diabetes?
People enrolled in Medicare who are at risk for type 2 diabetes may be covered for all or part of the cost for:
A “Welcome to Medicare” physical exam when they enroll
Yearly diabetes screening for people who are at risk for diabetes and twice yearly screening for people diagnosed with pre-diabetes (people are considered at risk if they have any of the following: high blood pressure, history of abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels, obesity, or a history of high blood glucose)