Sec. 1358.051.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:
(1)  "Diabetes equipment" means:
(A)  blood glucose monitors, including noninvasive glucose monitors and glucose monitors designed to be used by blind individuals;
(B)  insulin pumps and associated appurtenances;
(C)  insulin infusion devices; and
(D)  podiatric appliances for the prevention of complications associated with diabetes. 
(2)  "Diabetes supplies" means:
(A)  test strips for blood glucose monitors;
(B)  visual reading and urine test strips;
(C)  lancets and lancet devices;
(D)  insulin and insulin analogs;
(E)  injection aids;
(F)  syringes;
(G)  prescriptive and nonprescriptive oral agents for controlling blood sugar levels;  and
(H)  glucagon emergency kits.
(3)  "Nutrition counseling" has the meaning assigned by Section 701.002, Occupations Code.
(4)  "Qualified enrollee" means an individual eligible for coverage under a health benefit plan who has been diagnosed with:
(A)  insulin dependent or noninsulin dependent diabetes;
(B)  elevated blood glucose levels induced by pregnancy;  or
(C)  another medical condition associated with elevated blood glucose levels.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1274, Sec. 3, eff. April 1, 2005.
Amended by: 
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 11.038(a), eff. September 1, 2005.