What's Wrong with This Picture? A Critical Review of Current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Coverage Criteria for Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Recommended Citation
Galindo RJ, Parkin CG, Aleppo G, Carlson AL, Kruger DF, Levy CJ, Umpierrez GE, and McGill JB. What's Wrong with This Picture? A Critical Review of Current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Coverage Criteria for Continuous Glucose Monitoring. Diabetes Technol Ther 2021.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-27-2021
Publication Title
Diabetes technology & therapeutics
Abstract
Numerous studies have demonstrated the clinical value of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes populations. However, the eligibility criteria for CGM coverage required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ignore conclusive evidence that supports CGM use in various diabetes populations that are currently deemed ineligible. This article discusses the limitations and inconsistencies of the CMS eligibility criteria relative to current scientific evidence and proposes workable solutions to address this issue and improve the safety and care of all individuals with diabetes.
PubMed ID
33844588
ePublication
ePub ahead of print
