Medicare Part B and Part D offer coverage for diabetes supplies and services. Learn more through Humana about what supplies and services are covered.


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Does Medicare cover diabetic supplies?

Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Part D (prescription drug plan) offer coverage for some diabetes supplies and services. 

Let’s explore the details of some diabetic supplies and services covered by Original Medicare.

Generally, Part B covers the services that may affect people with diabetes. Part B also covers certain preventive services for people at risk for diabetes. You must have Part B to get the services and supplies it covers.1

Part D covers some diabetes supplies used to deliver doses of insulin. You must enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan to get supplies covered from Part D.

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To see what Medicare covers and what you pay, review the following chart:

Medicare Diabetic Coverage Chart

Part D covers anti-diabetic drugs to maintain blood sugar (glucose).

Part D deductible, copayments or coinsurance may apply.

Part B covers these screenings if your doctor determines you’re at risk for diabetes. You may be eligible for up to 2 diabetes screening tests each year.

No coinsurance, copayment or Part B deductible for screenings Generally, 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the yearly Part B deductible for the doctor’s visit.

Part B covers a once-per-lifetime health behavior change program to help you prevent diabetes.

Nothing for these services if you’re eligible.

Part B covers diabetes self-management training services for people recently diagnosed with diabetes or at risk for complications from diabetes. For Medicare to cover these services, your doctor or other healthcare provider must order it, and an accredited individual or program must provide the services.

20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the yearly Part B deductible.

Part B covers home blood sugar (glucose) monitors and supplies you use with the equipment, including blood sugar test strips, lancet devices and lancets. There may be limits on how much or how often you get these supplies.

Part D covers certain medical supplies used to administer insulin (like syringes, needles, alcohol swabs, gauze and inhaled insulin devices).

<a href="/medicare/medicare-resources/does-medicare-cover-flu-shot" class="adj-link-standalone">Flu shot</a>—To help prevent influenza or flu virus. Part B covers this shot once per flu season in the fall or winter to help prevent influenza or flu virus. <strong>Pneumococcal shot</strong>—Part B covers this shot to help prevent pneumococcal infections (like certain types of pneumonia).

No coinsurance, copayment or Part B deductible if your doctor or healthcare provider accepts assignment.

Part B covers a foot exam every 6 months if you have diabetic peripheral neuropathy and loss of protective sensation, as long as you haven’t seen a foot care professional for another reason between visits.

Part B covers this test once every 12 months if you’re at high risk for glaucoma. A doctor legally authorized by the state must do the test.

Part D covers insulin that isn’t administered with an insulin pump.

The cost of a 1-month supply (up to 30 days) of each Part D-covered insulin covered by your plan is capped at $35. You don’t have to pay a deductible.

Part B covers external durable insulin pumps and the insulin the pump uses under durable medical equipment if you meet certain conditions.

20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the yearly Part B deductible. The $35 monthly cap does not apply to the cost of insulin pumps.

Part B may cover medical nutrition therapy and certain related services if you have diabetes or kidney disease. Your doctor or other healthcare provider must refer you for these services.

No copayment, coinsurance or Part B deductible if your doctor or healthcare provider accepts assignment.

Part B covers therapeutic shoes or inserts if you have diabetes and severe diabetic foot disease.

“Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit

Within the first 12 months you have Part B, Medicare covers a 1-time review of your health, and education and counseling about preventive services, including certain screenings, shots, and referrals for other care, if needed.

If you’ve already had Part B for longer than 12 months, you can get a <a href="/medicare/medicare-resources/annual-wellness-visit" class="adj-link-standalone">yearly “Wellness” visit</a> to develop or update a personalized prevention plan based on your current health and risk factors.

For more helpful information on Medicare, check out these 10 frequently asked questions about Medicare plans.

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    “Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies, Services, & Prevention Programs,” Medicare.gov, last accessed December 20, 2023, https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11022-LE-Medicare-Coverage-of-Diabetes.pdf, PDF.

