Getting a Diabetes Management Device
A roller coaster of glucose levels is hard on your system, and it can keep you from foods and activities you enjoy. Our diabetes management and monitoring devices are easy to use and work around the clock. With better control, you can stay healthy, prevent complications, and enjoy life more fully.
If you and your doctor have decided that a diabetes management device is right for you, you’ll be glad to know that most insurance plans as well as Medicare provide coverage for insulin pump therapy and diabetes testing supplies.
Is It Right for You?
Diabetes management device therapy may be right for you if you’re interested in the control and freedom such a device can offer, if your doctor agrees, and if you’re willing to get training in how to use it.
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Your Healthcare Team
Before you get a diabetes management device, you’ll first want to discuss it with your doctor, diabetes nurse educator, dietitian, and any other health professionals you rely on to keep you healthy.
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Insurance Coverage
We can help you determine if you’re eligible for insurance reimbursement through your private insurance or through Medicare. Insulin pump therapy is covered by most insurance companies, but continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and combination insulin pump-continuous glucose monitoring devices are not yet covered by many insurance plans. That said, getting a continuous glucose monitor – or upgrading your pump to add CGM capability – is easier than you might think.
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Myths and Facts – Insulin Pumps
There are plenty of myths about insulin pumps. Learn the facts behind some of the more common misperceptions.
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Questions and Answers
Do you still have questions about getting a diabetes management device? Visit our extensive Questions and Answers sections.
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Personal Stories
Read about the experiences of people who have received our products and therapies. You’ll learn first-hand what life was like for these particular patients, both before and after treatment.
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Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.
Last updated: 3 Aug 2008
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