Blood Glucose Monitors

What is a blood glucose monitor?

If you have diabetes, a blood glucose monitor is a device you can use to check the concentration of glucose (sugar) in your blood. 

To check your blood glucose level:

You can manage diabetes by checking your blood glucose levels regularly. This shows you:

• how physical activity, food, stress, travel and illness influence your blood glucose levels
• when you need help from your doctor or diabetes health professional to adjust your medication or insulin. 

Readings from your blood glucose monitor are often stored online so you can share results with your doctor or diabetes health professional.

Does private health insurance cover blood glucose monitors?

If your private health insurance covers blood glucose monitors, it falls under Extras Cover.

Check with your insurer to see if your Extras Cover includes Blood Glucose Monitors. 

If so, check whether Blood Glucose Monitors are subject to a:

• waiting period
• an overall health aid limit. 

Does Medicare cover Blood Glucose Monitors?

No. Medicare does not cover the cost of Blood Glucose Monitors. 

However, Medicare covers services for people with diabetes, including:

• health assessments
• diabetes education.

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