If you’ve been diagnosed
with diabetes, you know
there is no cure. Diabetes
can ravage your body,
with complications leading
to amputations, heart
disease, kidney disease,
nerve damage and loss
of eyesight.
To control your disease and
lower your risk for complications,
the American Diabetes
Association recommends
that you:
- Eat balanced meals
- Exercise regularly
- Lose weight
- Get regular medical checkups
- Follow your doctor’s treatment plan
- Get annual eye exams
- Test your blood sugar regularly
- Monitor your blood pressure
- Get regular foot care
Testing equipment and supplies
We’ve made it easy for you
to monitor and control your
condition. Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of Florida has
arranged to have your diabetic
testing supplies and diabetes
management products
delivered right to your door.
Plus, you won’t have to pay
up front, file a claim and
wait to be reimbursed from
Medicare and your Medicare
supplement policy.
Liberty Medical is the nation’s
leading direct-to-consumers
Medicare provider of diabetic
supplies. Call them at (800)
398-4779 (TTY users, dial
Florida Relay at 711).
For other medical equipment
suppliers, 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
