Insulin Pump
A small wearable pump that delivers insulin through a thin tube, around the clock.
Quick answer
Global Dynamic Group, a veteran-built medical equipment company, offers the Insulin Pump to TRICARE families across the western United States. TRICARE covers insulin infusion pumps as medical equipment for insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes with a diagnosis of poor diabetic control, for cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, or for type 2 diabetes with documented poor control after six months of multiple daily injections. Call intake at 910-527-7081 and a person confirms coverage and availability with you before anything is ordered.
An insulin pump is about the size of a deck of cards. It is worn on a belt or in a pocket and delivers insulin through thin tubing to a small set placed under the skin, giving a steady background dose plus extra at meals as your doctor programs it.
Helps with
- Steady insulin through the day and night
- Fewer daily injections
- Following the plan your doctor programs
Good to know
- Your doctor must document the conditions TRICARE requires
- Insulin comes through the pharmacy, not with the pump
- Training on the pump comes before you start
Coverage
TRICARE covers insulin infusion pumps as medical equipment for insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes with a diagnosis of poor diabetic control, for cystic fibrosis-related diabetes, or for type 2 diabetes with documented poor control after six months of multiple daily injections. Insulin itself comes through the pharmacy benefit. Intake confirms the details with you.
This kind of equipment typically needs a prescription for coverage.
Field Manual guides
- Does TRICARE cover an insulin pump?: Yes, for certain kinds of diabetes the doctor documents.