There are two parts to Medicare coverage: Part A, which covers in-patient hospital care expenses and Part B, which covers medically necessary outpatient expenses. Diabetes testing supplies are deemed to be medically necessary under Medicare Part B. On January 1, 2005, Medicare increased its benefits for diabetic supplies. Medicare now covers yearly on-site testing and necessary supplies for the daily monitoring and managing of diabetes. Diabetics with full Medicare coverage can get glucose monitors, test strips and lancets for up to 80% off once they