American Diabetes Association Lends a Helping Hand

• Recipe of the day
• Tip of the day
• Guide to Eating Out
• ADA cookbooks
• Exercise and Weight Loss Brochures
• Information for Kids and Teens
• Do you have diabetes?

If you must check your blood sugar and are on Medicare, the cost of your diabetes testing supplies may be covered.* Liberty Medical Supply can help determine if you are eligible, whether you use insulin or not. Covered diabetic products include:

• blood glucose monitors
• blood glucose test strips
• lancets/lancing devices
• control solution 
• insulin pump supplies**
• Liberty Medical makes it easy to get the Medicare benefits you are entitled to by completing all the Medicare and insurance paperwork for you and submit the forms on your behalf.
• You pay nothing up-front.
• Liberty Medical sends your medications and diabetes testing supplies according to your doctor's instructions right to your door with no charge for shipping.
• When it's time to reorder, we will remind you. So you don't have to worry about running out of supplies.
• See if your diabetes testing supplies are covered by Medicare Part B with one simple toll-free phone call to 1-866-373-8971. If calling is not convenient, see if your supplies are covered online or enroll online.

* Co-payments and deductibles apply.
** Insulin and syringes are not covered by Medicare; however, insulin may be  covered if infused through a pump.
Source: www.medicare.gov. The Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare
Source: The American Diabetes Association.

Diabetic Seniors Staff

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