Diabetes

These are the AT&T CarePlus covered procedures and services effective January 1, 2023. Prior approval is required, please contact CarePlus customer care at 1-877-261-3340.

Allogeneic Islet Cell Transplant

Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Covered only for participants who do not have coverage for this service under their Base Medical Program)
Implantable continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system that connects to a mobile application and continuously monitors blood sugar for 90-day periods. The system reads blood sugar levels every five-minutes, and the smart transmitter vibrates so the patient knows if blood glucose is high or low and can take appropriate action. For patients age 18 or over who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Coverage includes the sensor placement procedure and the device. Coverage does not include a mobile device or associated services.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Treatment (ESWT)
A device to accelerate the body’s healing response for use in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers.

Multi Frequency Vibrometry
A sensory test used to quantify and monitor risk of foot ulcers due to diabetic neuropathy by measuring the ability to perceive vibration applied to the feet.

TempTouch
For prevention of diabetic ulcers.