Diabetes touches so many families, and chances are you know someone who is living with it—or you may be keeping an eye on your own blood sugar. Medicare offers benefits designed to prevent, delay, and manage diabetes, but many people don’t realize what’s included. Let’s walk through the highlights.

Pre-Diabetes: Taking Action Early

Pre-diabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range. It’s a warning sign—but it’s also an opportunity.

With the right steps, pre-diabetes can often be reversed. Medicare recognizes this and offers:

• Medicare may cover certain screenings if you’re at risk. Talk with your doctor or check with your plan—or give us a call—to see if you qualify.

• The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP), which provides lifestyle coaching to help you make changes that last

• Nutrition and self-management support to build healthy habits before things progress

The goal is to help you stay healthier, longer—without waiting until diabetes sets in.

Living with Diabetes: What’s Covered

If you’ve already been diagnosed, Medicare insurance covers a wide range of services and supplies to help you manage daily life, including:

• Blood sugar monitors and test strips

• Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps (if you qualify)

• Diabetes self-management training and nutrition therapy

• Therapeutic shoes or inserts when medically necessary

It can be a lot to keep track of, but knowing what’s available is the first step. Talk with your doctor, check with your plan, and call us if you have any questions.