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To: Terry D. who wrote (2017)	7/22/1998 9:08:00 AM
From: ackbh	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2395

Medicare Glucose Monitoring for Diabetics As of July 1, 1998, all Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes, whether or not they use insulin, will have coverage for blood glucose monitors and testing strips so they can monitor their own blood glucose levels. Diabetics who keep their blood glucose levels within the normal range reduce the risk of complications, such as blindness and amputations that are associated with uncontrolled diabetes. In the past, Medicare covered blood glucose monitors and testing strips only for insulin- dependent diabetics. Diabetes Education As of July 1, 1998, Medicare will cover a wider range of education and training programs to help teach diabetics to control their blood glucose levels. These training programs do not have to be based in hospitals. A physician must certify that a patient needs the service under a comprehensive plan of care. In the past, Medicare covered only education and training furnished by hospital-based programs.