OTC Products for Diabetes: What Medicare Covers

If you're managing diabetes with a Medicare Advantage plan, your OTC benefit can provide essential diabetes care products at no cost. From glucose monitors to diabetic foot cream, here's everything your plan may cover.

Diabetes OTC Products Covered by Medicare

Blood Glucose Monitoring

• Glucose test strips — 100-count boxes, various brands
• Lancets — Sterile, single-use lancets for blood glucose testing
• Glucose monitors — Basic blood glucose meters (some plans)
• Control solution — For calibrating your glucose meter

Foot Care (Critical for Diabetics)

Diabetic foot care is essential to prevent complications. These products are typically OTC-eligible:

• Diabetic foot cream — Specially formulated for dry, cracked feet
• Compression socks — Improve circulation and reduce swelling
• Antifungal cream — Prevent and treat fungal infections
• Foot soak tablets — Therapeutic foot baths

Supplements for Diabetes Support

• Chromium — May help with insulin sensitivity
• Cinnamon extract — Some studies show blood sugar benefits
• Alpha-lipoic acid — Antioxidant that may support nerve health
• Diabetic multivitamins — Formulated with nutrients important for diabetes management
• Fiber supplements — Help manage blood sugar spikes after meals

Our Diabetes Care Box

The MY OTC Diabetes Care Box ($75 value) includes:

• 100 glucose test strips
• 100 sterile lancets
• Diabetic foot cream
• Diabetic multivitamins (90 count)
• Compression socks (1 pair)
• Isopropyl alcohol (for injection sites)

All products are FDA-approved and specifically selected for people managing type 2 diabetes. The entire box is covered by your OTC benefit — $0 out of pocket.

How to Order

1. Verify your Medicare Advantage plan includes OTC benefits
2. Check your quarterly allowance amount
3. Select the Diabetes Care Box or customize your own
4. We process your order through your plan's OTC network
5. Receive your products at home within 5-7 business days

Managing Diabetes on a Budget

Between your Medicare Part B coverage (for doctor visits and lab tests), Part D (for prescription medications), and your OTC benefit (for over-the-counter supplies), you have comprehensive diabetes management coverage. The key is using ALL of your benefits — especially the OTC benefit that so many people overlook.

If you're spending money out of pocket on glucose strips, foot cream, or vitamins that your OTC benefit would cover for free, you're paying too much. Let your Medicare plan work for you.