Medicare does not generally cover “continuous glucose monitoring,” which (according to the NIH) involves a sensor inserted under your skin for several days to a week. Under Original Medicare (Part A and Part B), Part A covers health-care expenses you incur as an inpatient in a hospital, while Part B covers your outpatient care, including some glucose monitoring supplies and durable medical equipment. As well as a glucose monitor, you may also need other testing supplies, such as lancets, glucose test strips, and a glucose control solution. An alternative site glucose monitor allows blood samples from areas such as your palm or thigh, according to the Mayo Clinic. A glucose monitor measures your blood sugar (glucose) levels so you can make informed decisions about eating, exercising, and taking prescription medications, such as insulin.Īccording to the NIH, one way to monitor your glucose levels is by using a finger-stick device to collect a drop of blood, which you put into a glucose monitor on a set schedule each day. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, a glucose monitor can help you manage your disease and prevent complications, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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