The stress and worry of the cost and location of your healthcare products can be debilitating on your mind. If you have diabetes, you may be able to get more out of your Medicare benefits! The essential diabetes supplies that you need may be covered if you are on Medicare.

The requirements that may qualify you for better Medicare coverage and diabetic supplies are as follows:

• You must be on Medicare.
• Your doctor has advised you to test your blood sugar often.

Medicare Coverage Means Significant Savings for you

When Medicare provides you with a diabetic supply, it can add up to major savings, especially if you are paying out of pocket for all of your diabetic health needs. Eligible individuals qualify for these Medicare diabetes supplies:

• Blood Glucose Monitors
• Blood Glucose Test Strips
• Lancets/Lancing Devices
• Control Solution
• Insulin Pump Supplies

More Good News

Medicare not only offers the basic diabetes testing tools, but additionally, benefits besides the supplies include:

Hemoglobin A1c Test - This doctor ordered test measures how well your blood sugar level has been controlled over a three month period. If you have diabetes and are covered under Medicare, you can get this test.

Diabetes Self-Management Training - Everyone with diabetes should know how to care for themselves and manage their disease. This training is for individuals who are at risk for complications from diabetes and are also on Medicare. After your doctor requests the self-management training, you pay only 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after your yearly Part B deductible.

Insulin Pumps and Related Supplies - Insulin pumps worn outside of the body, including the insulin used with the pump, may be covered for some people with diabetes under Medicare. Other diabetic supplies related to an insulin pump may be covered, as well.

Therapeutic Shoes - Staying on your feet longer and more comfortably can positively affect your daily life. If you have Medicare Part B and meet certain diabetes conditions, Medicare will cover therapeutic shoes if you need them.

Testing supplies - A wide range of products are currently covered under Medicare. Whether you use insulin or not, diabetes supplies for blood testing are covered, although the amount of supplies that is covered varies. Bottom line: If you are on Medicare and have a doctor's order to test your blood sugar, you may be eligible to receive a Medicare diabetes testing supply.

Help is Available

Numerous medical supply companies, known as "Medicare Participating Providers," make it easy to get the Medicare diabetic supplies you may be entitled to. To save you time and stress, these companies will fill out all the Medicare and insurance paperwork for you and conveniently submit the forms on your behalf. After approval by Medicare, diabetes supplies are sent right to your door with no charge for shipping. Generally, you pay nothing up-front. When it's time to reorder, they will remind you, so you don't have to worry about running out of supplies.

Why wait and wonder when you can find out today if you are eligible for Medicare diabetes supplies?