# Tex. Insurance Code § 1358.051: DEFINITIONS

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Cin_C1358_S1358.051

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Insurance Code § 1358.051
- **Heading:** DEFINITIONS
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code in / Chapter 1358 / Section 1358.051

## Text

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.

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