The FreeStyle Libre System is a device for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). This device manages diabetes for patients at the age of 18 or more. This device aims to diminish the need for blood glucose testing for determining diabetes treatment. We have the latest Dexcom G6 continuous glucos...
“On behalf of our Medicare population, Dexcom would like to recognize and thank CMS for this policy coverage update,” said Kevin Sayer, President and CEO of Dexcom. “This update allows patients to access the full functionality of the Dexcom G5 CGM system as approved by the Food and Drug...
For those of us who have been involved in advocacy for CGM coverage by Medicare for years and who have been joyously receiving coverage since the second half of 2017, this announcement is welcomed but generates more questions than answers. I think that the more you know, the more questions y...
On or after January 12, 2017, Medicare began coverage of therapeutic CGM devices under the DME benefit. CGM devices covered by Medicare were defined in CMS Ruling 1682R as therapeutic CGMs. A therapeutic or non-adjunctive CGM can be used to make treatment decisions without the need for a sta...
Deadline Nears for Decision on Medicare CGM CoverageMary K. Caffrey
Like everything with Medicare, people are having totally different experiences with the test strip problem. Some seniors on Advantage Plans are able to get test strips in addition to CGM with no problem. A few people on Facebook claim to get coverage for 3 strips a day (the Medicare allowan...