If you’ve been diagnosed with
diabetes, you know there is
no cure. Diabetes can ravage
your body, with complications
leading to amputations and
loss of eyesight. There are
things you can do to control
your disease and lower your
risk for complications, but
they can sometimes seem
challenging.
That’s where our Diabetes
Chronic Disease Management
program can help. We can
provide educational material
about your condition and help
support your physician’s
treatment plan.
The program focuses on
promoting awareness and
compliance with the American
Diabetes Association’s Standards
of Care. Nurse case
managers will help you
identify any warning signs
of complications. Stress is
placed on the importance of:
- Routine medical checkups
- Following your doctor’s treatment plan
- Annual eye exams and other tests
- Blood sugar testing
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Foot care
- Diet and exercise
You don’t have to go it alone.
For more information, contact
our Diabetes Chronic Disease
Management program.
Free testing equipment and supplies available
Members who have diabetes
can receive a complimentary
glucose meter through our
Diabetes Chronic Disease
Management program. You
also can obtain glucose test
strips and lancets covered by
your health plan through a
durable medical equipment
(DME) provider in our
network. Check our online
provider directory at
www.bcbsfl.com.
Don’t know if you have diabetes?
You’re not alone. Half of those
with the disease don’t know
it. Take a risk assessment
test. It’s on our website at
www.bcbsfl.com, along with
additional information about
diabetes and links to appropriate
health associations.
www.bcbsfl.com
Under members, click Health & Wellness, then Health Programs, Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
Diabetes Chronic Disease Management
M–F, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
(800) 937-9285, press 1, ext. 45891
TTY users, dial 711 (Florida Relay)
