Continuous Glucose Monitor
(CGM)
Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) – Dexcom G7 and FreeStyle Libre Medicare Provider Indiana
Life DME expanded its product line to include continuous glucose monitors in 2019.
As a local DME, Life DME’s ability to work closely with the physicians of Northwest Indiana offices to streamline the process in delivery of the Freestyle Libre or Dexcom CGM products to Medicare patients is a relief in comparison to pharmacy benefits which can be very costly as CGM is a DME benefit. Our team will navigate with the patient to ensure that the receiver and sensors are delivered to the patient’s home in a timely manner. Moreover, our office will be in contact with you on a monthly basis for re-order of sensors 5-7 days before your sensor expires in order to ensure that your ability to monitor your glucose levels is constant.
2-Beneficiary’s treating practitioner has concluded that the beneficiary (or beneficiary’s caregiver)
has sufficient training using the CGM prescribed as evidenced by providing a prescription
CGM is prescribed in accordance with its FDA indications for use
Beneficiary for whom a CGM is being prescribed, to improve glycemic control, meets at least one of the criteria below:
- The beneficiary is insulin-treated; or,
- The beneficiary has a history of problematic hypoglycemia with documentation of at least one of the following:
- Recurrent (more than one) level 2 hypoglycemic events (glucose <54mg/dl (3.0mmol/L)) that persist despite multiple (more than one) attempts to adjust medication(s) and/or modify the diabetes treatment plan; or,
- A history of one level 3 hypoglycemic event (glucose <54mg/dl (3.0mmol/L)) characterized by altered mental and/or physical state requiring third-party assistance for treatment of hypoglycemia
Within six (6) months prior to ordering the CGM, the treating practitioner has an in-person or Medicare-approved telehealth visit with the beneficiary to evaluate their diabetes control and determine that criteria (1-4) above are met.
PATIENT WILL BE CONTACTED WITHIN 24-48 HOURS TO CONFIRM ORDER AND SETUP
DELIVERY VIA MAIL ORDER
Accurate
The FreeStyle Libre 14-day sensor automatically measures day and night glucose readings and is accurate to insulin dosing.
Convenient
The small sensor is about the size of two stacked quarters and can be scanned discreetly through clothes. You can even scan it with your compatible iPhone.
User-Friendly
The FreeStyle Libre 14 day sensor is painless to apply and easy to wear. It is water-resistant so you can swim, shower, or exercise.
About the device:
WHY PRICK WHEN YOU CAN SCAN?
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The FreeStyle Libre 2 flash glucose monitoring system is designed to liberate patients from the hassles1 of glucose monitoring.
CONVENIENT AND PAINLESS
Check your glucose any time‡ anywhere₸ with just a scan of your smartphone◊.
Checking your glucose levels more often can help you stay in your target glucose range. Increased monitoring with the FreeStyle Libre system is associated with 43% more time in range5*.
DESIGNED AROUND YOU
FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors are small, discreet and can be scanned through clothingΩ. They are water-resistant and can be worn in the shower and while swimming₸ and exercising. Each can be used for 14 days.
A CLEARER PICTURE OF GLUCOSE CONTROL
FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors monitor your glucose levels day and night giving you peace of mind. Each scan shows your current reading, the last eight hours, and a trend arrow of which direction your glucose is heading. Optional glucose alarms warn you when your glucose is too high or too low.
