Free Diabetic Supplies

If you have diabetes and are on Medicare, you probably know how to order your supplies and your probably have a supplier or pharmacy that you deal with currently.  That is very important because it is essential that you keep your diabetes under control so that your health stays as good as possible.

If you do not know how to get the supplies you need there are things you need to know about how to do this, especially if you have been recently diagnosed and are just now having to do this.

Usually your doctor will help you and point you in the right direction.  In addition, your local diabetes association and/or hospital can assist you, too.  Most hospitals have a social worker or nurse who helps individuals with their health issues, including connecting them to essential supplies and information.  There are also support groups, workshops and other information in most communities – usually sponsored by the local hospital – that will help you find resources and also connect you with other individuals who have diabetes.

What you will initially need from your doctor is a prescription stating that you need lancets to draw blood to test for glucose levels, you will also need the prescription to indicate how many lancets you need for one month.  There will be a prescription needed for test strips so that you can acquire a reading for the results, and you will also need a glucose meter to go with all of this.  If you are covered by Medicare, you should be able to get all or most of this without charge.  Your doctor should be able to instruct you as to how to do this or who to contact to take care of this.

If you hare having problems with your feet because of your diabetes, this is usually called neuropathy.  If the doctor says you have this condition because you have told him or her that your feet are burning or hurting, you can get a prescription for special shoes for people with diabetes and Medicare will pay for most, if not all of the cost.