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Medicare covers 8 preventive services for nutrition-related health conditions like diabetes, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and obesity:
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Annual wellness visit: health risk assessment and personalized prevention plan to keep patients healthy
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Cardiovascular disease screening tests: blood tests for cholesterol, lipid, and triglyceride levels to help detect conditions that may lead to a heart attack or stroke
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Diabetes screening: blood glucose laboratory test screenings for patients at risk for developing diabetes
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Diabetes self-management training: tips to help patients manage their diabetes, including eating healthy and being active, monitoring blood glucose, taking prescription drugs, and reducing risks
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Intensive behavioral therapy (IBT) for cardiovascular disease: blood pressure check, tips on eating well, and aspirin use to lower risk for cardiovascular disease
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IBT for obesity: initial screening for body mass index and behavioral therapy sessions, including dietary assessment and counseling to help patients lose weight by focusing on diet and exercise
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Medical nutrition therapy: nutrition and lifestyle assessment, individual or group nutritional therapy services, help managing lifestyle factors, and follow-up visits to help certain patients manage their diet
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Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program: specially trained coaches teach long-term behavior changes for diet and exercise and weight control strategies for eligible patients
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