Diabetes can often be prevented, and those found to have diabetes can take steps to control it.  By getting  screened,  you can find out if you have pre-diabetes or diabetes.  If you have pre-diabetes, you can take steps to help prevent diabetes or delay its onset.  If you find you have diabetes, you can get treatment and lean how to manage it.

Why Screen

Diabetes is a very serious disease. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious health problems, including blindness, kidney disease, amputations, heart disease and stroke. But when people are diagnosed with diabetes and follow their treatment plans, they can greatly reduce their chances of experiencing these other, terrible health problems.
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Where do I Screen

Adults 65 and older that think they might be at risk for diabetes should ask their doctor or other health care provider to screen them.
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What does Medicare Offer?

For most adults ages 65 and older, Medicare offers free screening for diabetes and pre-diabetes.
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  • Annually
  • No Copay
  • No Deductable

Already Screened, What’s Next?

After a person has received a screening blood test for diabetes, there are three possible courses of action.
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