Diabetes self-management training

What it is:

This training teaches you how to manage your diabetes. You learn how to monitor your blood glucose, diet, exercise, and insulin.

Why it’s important:

This training helps you learn how to take care of yourself. If you can control your diabetes, you will feel better. You may also have fewer medical problems and fewer hospital visits.

Who is covered:

People with Medicare at risk of complications from diabetes. This training must be requested by your doctor or other health-care provider. Ask your doctor how to get this training.

What you pay:

You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved cost for this service — after you meet your Part B deductible ($155 in 2010).

Learn more about diabetes self-management on Medicare.gov.

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Information on this web site was compiled from approved materials of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.