Sec. 60-3.1. Equipment and related supplies

(a) equipment and related supplies which may be medically necessary for the treatment of diabetes shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1) lancets and automatic lancing devices;

(2) glucose test strips;

(3) blood glucose monitors;

(4) blood glucose monitors for the visually impaired;

(5) control solutions used in blood glucose monitors;

(6) diabetes data managemeny systems for management of blood glucose;

(7) urine testing products for glucose and ketones

(8) oral anti-diabetic agents used to reduce blood sugar levels;

(9) alcohol swabs;

(10) syringes;

(11) injection aids including insulin drawing up devises for the visually impaired;

(12) cartridges for the visually impaired;

(13) disposal insulin cartridges and pen cartridges;

(14) all insulin preparations;

(15) insulin pumps and equipment for the use of the pump including batteries;

(16) insulin infusion devices;

(17) oral agents for treating hypoglycemia such as glucose tablets and gels; and

(18) glucagon for injection to increase blood glucose concentration.

(b) Nothing in this subpart shall affect the rights or responsibilities of a physician or other licensed health care provider, legally authorized to prescribe under title 8 of the Education Law, to prescribe or recommend an appropriate course of treatment for any patient diagnosed with diabetes.