Diabetes supplies
43,489 suppliers, or 76.6% of the directory, list at least one category in this family. Diabetes supplies include blood glucose meters, test strips, lancets, insulin pumps and pump supplies, and therapeutic shoes with inserts for people who have diabetes-related foot problems.
What does this equipment family include?
Medicare lists mail-order and non-mail-order glucose supplies as separate supplier categories, so the pharmacy that fills your strips at the counter may not be the supplier that ships them to your door. Therapeutic shoes require a fitting by a qualified provider and a certifying statement from the doctor who manages the diabetes.
Which categories belong to diabetes supplies?
5 categories have enough listings for their own pages. The table ranks them by the number of suppliers.
| Category | Suppliers | Accept assignment | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order) | 39,805 | 47% | Glucose meters, test strips, and lancets dispensed in person, usually at a pharmacy counter. |
| Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) | 27,774 | 38% | Glucose meters, test strips, and lancets shipped directly to the patient's home. |
| Diabetic Shoes and Inserts | 16,407 | 58% | Depth shoes and inserts designed to protect the feet of people with diabetes. |
| Diabetic Shoes/Inserts - Custom | 12,658 | 68% | Shoes and inserts molded or built for an individual foot. |
| Insulin Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies | 3,348 | 35% | Wearable pumps that deliver insulin continuously. |
Which states have the most suppliers in this family?
Texas leads with 3,617 suppliers, ahead of California (3,448) and Florida (3,276).
- Texas 3,617
- California 3,448
- Florida 3,276
- New York 2,770
- Illinois 1,679
- Ohio 1,626
- Pennsylvania 1,609
- North Carolina 1,523
Which supplier types serve this family?
The largest groups are pharmacies (81%), grocery store pharmacies (12%), medical supply companies (11%), and opticians (8%). On average, a supplier in this family lists 19.7 equipment categories overall, and 46.9% accept Medicare assignment.
What other equipment families can you browse?
- Respiratory and oxygen equipment
- Mobility aids and wheelchairs
- Hospital beds, lifts and patient room equipment
- Ostomy and urological supplies
- Nutrition, infusion and dialysis equipment
- Orthotics and prosthetics
- Prosthetic lenses and vision supplies
- Therapy, stimulation and rehabilitation devices
- Wound care and compression products
- Pharmacy-dispensed drug categories
Related reading: Medicare Coverage for Durable Medical Equipment and Medicare Assignment Explained.