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Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the services that may affect people who have diabetes. Part B also covers some preventive services for people who are at risk for diabetes. Medicare Part D (Medicare prescription drug coverage) also covers diabetes supplies used for injecting or inhaling insulin. You must have Part B to get services and supplies covered under Part B. You must be enrolled in a Medicare drug plan to get supplies covered under Part D. Some of the diabetes services covered: Diabetes screenings Medicare pays for diabetes screening tests if you’re at risk for diabetes. These tests are used to detect diabetes early. You may be at risk for diabetes if you have: • High blood pressure • Dyslipidemia (history of abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels) • Obesity (with certain conditions) • Impaired glucose (blood sugar) tolerance • High fasting glucose (blood sugar) Medicare may pay for up to 2 diabetes screening tests in a 12-month period. After the initial