Support a Cause: Tell Medicare to Cover CGMs

action alert! The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has been shown to improve glucose control and is recommended by national diabetes clinical guidelines. However, Medicare does not yet cover CGM devices, leaving seniors with insulin-dependent diabetes vulnerable to high rates of hospitalization and emergency room visits. Tell Medicare to Cover CGMs for People with Diabetes please share it helps!     Click here to instantly sign the petition telling Medicare to cover continuous glucose monitor technology for people with diabetes: Tell Medicare to Cover Continuous Glucose Monitors for People with Diabetes Petition Author: JDRF Target: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Diabetes technologies have the potential to transform the care of people with diabetes. The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) has been shown to improve glucose control — preventing dangerous high and low blood sugars — and is recommended by national diabetes clinical guidelines and covered by nearly all private health plans. However, Medicare does not yet cover CGM devices, leaving seniors with insulin-dependent diabetes vulnerable to high rates of hospitalization and emergency room visits. In addition, coverage of this important technology by Medicare will also help advance artificial pancreas systems, of which CGM is an important component. Medicare needs to hear from YOU that access to CGMs is vitally important. Sign today, and your name will be included in the petition that will be formally submitted to Medicare. Eric A. Care2 Campaign Team