Diabetes self-management training
If you've been diagnosed with diabetes,
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)
covers outpatient diabetes self-management training to help you manage your disease.
Medicare may cover up to 10 hours of initial training – 1 hour of individual training and 9 hours of group training. You may also qualify for up to 2 hours of follow-up training each calendar year after the year you got your initial training.
Your costs in Original Medicare
After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount .
Your doctor or other health care provider may recommend you get services more often than Medicare covers. Or, they may recommend services that Medicare doesn’t cover. If this happens, you may have to pay some or all of the costs. Ask questions so you understand why your doctor is recommending certain services and if, or how much, Medicare will pay for them.
What it is
Diabetes self-management training may include tips for eating healthy and being active, monitoring blood glucose (blood sugar), taking prescription drugs, and reducing risks. Some patients may also be eligible for medical nutrition therapy services.
Things to know
- To get this training, you must have a written order from your doctor or other health care provider.
- Some exceptions apply if group sessions aren’t available in your area, or if your health care provider says you would benefit more from having individual training sessions.
- Through September 30, 2025, you can get diabetes self-management training at any location in the U.S. through telehealth. Starting October 1, 2025, you must be in an office or medical facility located in a rural area (in the U.S.) to get this training through telehealth.