Diabetic Seniors

American Diabetes: Real Help
The American Diabetes Association is the America’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities.

Cure, care, commitmentThe mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings and provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals and the public. The American Diabetes Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.

Log on for American Diabetes help

The American Diabetes Association website (www.diabetes.org) offers plenty of resources for people with diabetes. It provides extensive news and information about diabetes including symptoms, nutrition, weight loss, prevention, research and community resources. Other resources on the website include:

• 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:

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.

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.

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