About 1 in 4 adults over age 65 have diabetes and about 1 in 2 have prediabetes. While these conditions are common, they require unique care for every person. From programs featuring personalized coaching and 24/7 support to tools for comparing medications, we’re here to help you get the resources you need. Sign in to see the specific benefits your plan includes for diabetes management.
Many foods we consider healthy, like energy bars or salad dressings, actually contain high amounts of sugar. As you age, your body makes less of the hormones that control blood sugar—so what you eat is important. To learn more, read about nutrition and women’s health or nutrition and men’s health.
Explore diagnosis support and diabetes management
When you’re diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor may start you on medication. If your health plan includes access to medication support through regence.com or the Regence app, you can compare prescription drugs for side effects, cost, safety and effectiveness. You can even chat with a pharmacist online to get peace of mind about your options.
People with diabetes are more likely to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high triglycerides—all of which raise your risk for heart disease. See how diabetes and heart disease go hand in hand, and what you can do to improve your heart health.
Our care managers can work with you one-on-one, whether you need support through a new diagnosis or resources for living with diabetes. They can answer questions about Medicare diabetes coverage, guide you in making informed treatment decisions and make sure you get the most from your benefits.
Last updated 10/01/2024
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