Could Medicare help to get diabetic supplies?

June 13, 2010 - PRLog -- There are certain rules and requirements that you must meet, in order to be qualified to get your supplies through Medicare. The two most important factors that qualify you for Medicare are if you are on Medicare and you must have your doctors order to test for your blood sugars.

C. Molina editor of several diabetes websites like http://www.mydiabetessupply.com, said:

“…If you are or a loved one currently suffers from diabetes, then you know that it can be one of the most expensive illnesses in the world to have. If you are covered by Medicare, you will be happy to know that you can qualify for many of these certain supplies: Blood glucose monitors, blood glucose strips, lancets/lancing devices, control solution, insulin pumps and much more…”

Medicare is going to be offering many more benefits than just supplies, if you can find a reputable company that delivers the supplies right to your own door. Qualified and well respectable companies will have a staff that can help you with diabetes self management training for people who are risk for complications with diabetes. Your doctor is going to have to request this kind of training and Medicare is going to cover it. All you have to do is pay the 20%, if you are in Medicare B.

“…You are also going to be able to get things to use if you are using an insulin pump. This kind of pump is worn outside the body and may be covered if you have the plan under Medicare. The supplies for the pump may be covered as well. Medicare is also going to help with therapeutic shoes if you need them. Testing supplies will come in a huge variety and not everyone needs the same kinds of supplies. That does not matter if you if you take insulin or not. You must have an order from your physician…”

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