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 with Diabetes?

People with diabetes enrolled in Medicare may be covered for all or part of the cost for:

• A “Welcome to Medicare” physical exam when they enroll
• A1C testing
• Cholesterol testing
• Diabetes self-management training to learn how to manage diabetes
• Medical nutrition therapy: nutrition and lifestyle assessments, diet management information, and nutrition counseling
• Diabetes equipment and supplies for self-monitoring of blood glucose, including special equipment for persons with low vision
• Foot exams by podiatrist or foot care specialist if medically necessary
• Therapeutic shoes and inserts if medically necessary
• A dilated eye exam and glaucoma screening
• Flu and pneumonia shots
• Insulin pumps
• Diabetes medications