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In 2019, 27.5% of Medicare Fee-for-Service patients had a diagnosis of diabetes (see data snapshot (PDF)). National Diabetes Month is the perfect time to talk with your patients about their risk factors, and recommend preventive services to detect, prevent, and treat diabetes.

Medicare covers:

• Diabetes screening
• Diabetes self-management training
• Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
• Medical nutrition therapy

Find out when your patient is eligible (PDF) for diabetes screenings and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program. If you need help, contact your eligibility service provider.

More Information:

• Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model (PDF) booklet
• Diabetes screenings, diabetes self-management training, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, and nutrition therapy services: Get information for your patients

Source

• CMS MLN Connects dated November 3, 2022