Diabetes
Care Resources for Members With Diabetes
For many people who have diabetes, basic treatment may involve checking their blood sugar or medication.
Creating a personal care plan with your doctor is a great way to stay on top of your diabetes management, but here are a few beneficial screenings you should have.
Blood Sugar Monitoring
A1c is a blood test that measures your blood sugar levels, or glucose, over the last few months. This test can find out if a person has diabetes or prediabetes. It can also see how well a person who has diabetes is controlling their blood sugar over the past two to three months. Regular A1c tests can help your doctor to know if your care plan needs to be adjusted.
Eye Care
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common eye disease in people who have diabetes. It is also the leading cause of adult blindness in the U.S. If you have diabetes, be sure to have a dilated eye exam once a year. Regular eye exams can detect eye disease early, when it can still be treated, and alert your health care provider that your diabetes needs to be better controlled. Learn more about getting your diabetic eye exam reward.
Kidney Health
Diabetic kidney disease, also called diabetic nephropathy, is kidney disease that occurs due to diabetes. “Nephropathy” is a medical term that simply means your kidneys aren’t working well. If you have diabetes, be sure to have your urine tested every year to check for a protein called albumin. Even a small amount of albumin in your urine is a sign of early kidney damage.
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Diabetes Prevention
The HealthChoice Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a lifestyle change program for members who are at risk for diabetes.
Members work with a CDC-approved lifestyle coach in a 12-month program with the goal of losing weight, becoming more active and preventing or delaying the onset of diabetes. The DPP is offered in person or online and is free for eligible members.
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Related Classes
Sign up for free virtual classes that help you and your family achieve your best health.
Managing Diabetes
- This workshop gives you the tools and resources to better understand and manage diabetes.
- Gain a better understanding of blood sugar and how to manage it, as well as how to prevent health complications and manage sick days.
- Learn about the impact of diabetes on mental health and why you should follow the recommended care plan.
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Care Management
Priority Partners members who have diabetes can work with a care manager for extra support. Your care manager will help you understand your condition and work with you to adopt better eating and exercise habits. They can also work with your health care providers to bridge your care.
