According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 15% of adults ages 18 and older in the United States have diabetes. Diabetes causes your blood glucose (also called blood sugar) to be too high. High blood sugar can lead to major health problems with your heart, nerves, kidneys, eyes, and blood vessels.

Diabetes is a lifelong condition, so it is important to work with your health care team, get routine health screenings, and take any prescribed medication. Lifestyle changes like staying active, quitting smoking, and eating healthy can also make a big difference to prevent future health problems.

Pay For Diabetic Supplies with Your SF MRA

If you have worked in San Francisco, you may have funds available to help manage your diabetes. Eligible San Francisco city and airport workers have access to a San Francisco Medical Reimbursement Account (SF MRA). An SF MRA can put money back in your pocket for eligible health care expenses made by you or your family.

Many people do not know they have funds available for their health care costs. To see if there are funds waiting for you, use our SF MRA Funds Finder.
You can use SF MRA funds to pay for products that help you quit smoking, exercise equipment to help you stay active, health screenings, and other things that help you manage your diabetes.

Many diabetic supplies are also covered expenses, including:

• Sterile cotton balls
• Alcohol prep swabs
• Glucose tablets
• Insulin
• Needles (lancets)
• Syringes

See the full list of eligible health care costs here get the supplies you need and save you and your family money.