Dear Toni: I order my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Recently, I have been laid off and had to enroll in Medicare. I received a letter stating my supplier ...

Toni King has authored several books on the subject of Medicare and has appeared regularly as a guest on the American Family Radio Network. I am diabetic and I order my diabetic supplies from a ...

I am diabetic and I order my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Recently, I have been laid off and had to enroll in Medicare. I received a letter stating my ...

A cost-effective change in Medicare may limit the number of vendors diabetes patients can obtain glucose-testing supplies from. Part of the new plan restricts beneficiaries to choosing from 1 of 18 ...

Starting July 1, seniors with diabetes should be able to save some money when they buy the blood sugar testing supplies they need to monitor their disease. That's when Medicare kicks off a new ...

Chances are you or someone you know is affected by diabetes. About 38.4 million Americans, or 11.6% of the population, have diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. The percentage of ...

Medicare actually provides a wide range of coverage to help beneficiaries who have diabetes, as well as those who are at risk of getting it – but they don’t cover everything. Here’s a breakdown of ...

DALLAS Thomas Pohl ran out of the test strips he needs to check his blood sugar weeks ago. When the 67-year-old diabetic tried to get more, Pohl learned he'd have to pay for a three-month supply.

I am diabetic. I have Original Medicare, a Medigap and a Part D drug plan. I am confused as to what covers my insulin and syringes and what covers my test strips/lancets to test my blood sugar. This ...

The results are consistent with prior surveys by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. The group said CMS has put its 2019 round of bidding on hold, a move it "applauds." More than 5 years ...

Q: How well does Medicare cover diabetes? I’m 66 years old and was recently told by my doctor that I have pre-diabetes. If it progresses to full-fledged diabetes what can I expect from Medicare? A: ...

Diabetes is a serious disease. It can lead to kidney problems, glaucoma and other eye disorders, foot ulcers, amputation of feet or legs, stroke, diabetic coma, and even death. If your doctor thinks ...