Take control of your diabetes and your health
Practicing healthy habits may help you better manage your diabetes. Before making any changes, talk with your doctor about your daily routine and any changes you want to make.
Here are some lifestyle tips to get you started:1
- Aim for 150 minutes of physical activity each week.
- Ask your doctor for help staying up to date on eye exams and podiatry visits.
- Work with your doctor to help you quit all tobacco products.
- Check your glucose levels regularly.
- Talk with your doctor about getting your flu shot and other vaccines.
- Ask your doctors to share results with your other health care providers.
Diabetes health and wellness support for members
From finding accredited diabetes self-management education and support programs (DSMES) to providing you with a variety of wellness resources, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) members get more from their plan.
Log in to your Blue Connect℠ member portal and check your Benefit Booklet to see what's covered by your health plan.
In Blue Connect, you can:
- Find an in-network doctor.
- Get 24/7 nurse support.
- Access wellness tools, such as nutrition counseling and lifestyle coaching.
- See your covered diabetes management supplies, including test strips and medications.
Find the diabetes support you need
Diabetes support in your community
Do you or a loved one have diabetes and want to learn more about how to manage it? Diabetes Management NC helps North Carolina residents find classes on self-care behaviors, eating healthy, being active, and monitoring blood sugar.
Do you live outside of North Carolina? Use the ZIP Code search provided by The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists to help you find a local diabetes program.
Point of Blue
Our blog includes helpful information about managing your diabetes and living well.
Disclosures:
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For educational purposes only. Decisions regarding care should be made with the advice of a doctor. Blue Cross NC contracts with independent companies providing behavioral health care support services on behalf of Blue Cross NC and those companies do not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services.
Preventive care is covered at 100% when 1) it is provided by an in-network doctor, 2) the claim is filed as a preventive visit and 3) services are identified as preventive care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Most plans are covered at 100%, but not all (e.g., grandfathered plans). Check the full list of services and any limitations on our website at BlueCrossNC.com/Preventive or in your Benefit Booklet.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in its health programs and activities. Learn more about our non-discrimination policy and no-cost services available to you.
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