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November is Diabetes Awareness Month

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What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a condition that happens when your blood sugar (glucose) is too high. It develops when your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or any at all, or hwen your body isn’t responding to the effects of insulin properly.

Glucose mainly comes from carbohydrates in your food and drinks. It’s your body’s go-to source of energy. Your blood carries glucose to all your body’s cells to use for energy. 

When glucose is in your bloodstream, it needs help (in the form of insulin) to reach its final destination. If your pancreas isn’t making enough insulin or your body isn’t using it properly, glucose builds up in your bloodstream, causing high blood sugar. 

Understanding Diabetes: Prediabetes | Type 1 | Type 2 | Gestational

What are the Symptoms?

The following symptoms of diabetes are typical. However, some people with diabetes have symptoms so mild that they go unnoticed. 

Common symptoms of diabetes include:

 

– Urinating often
-Feeling thirsty
-Feeling very hungry – even though you’re eating enough
-Extreme fatigue
-Blurry vision
-Cuts/bruises that are slow to heal
-Weight loss-even though you are eating more (Type 1)
-Tingling, pain, or numbness in your hands/feet (Type 2)


Preventing Diabetes

 

You can’t prevent autoimmune or genetic forms of diabetes. But there are some steps you can take to lower your risk for developing prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.

It’s important to note that there are some diabetes risk factors you can’t change, such as your genetics/family history, age, and race. Know that Type 2 diabetes is a complex condition that involves many factors.

  • Eat a healthy diet, such as the Mediterranean diet.
  • Get physically active. Aim for at least 30 minutes a day.
  • Work to achieve a weight that’s healthy for you. 
  • Manage your stress.
  • Limit alcohol intake.
  • Get adequate sleep (typically 7-9 hours) and seek treatment for sleep disorders.
  • Quit smoking.
  • Take medications as directed by your healthcare provider to manage existing risk factors for heart disease.

Understanding A1C

The A1C is a blood test, reported as a percentage, that tests what your blood sugar has been over the last 2-3 months. 

The A1C test is used to diagnose Type 1, Type 2 and prediabetes. 

Levels:
-Under 5.7% = Normal
-5.7%-6.4% = Prediabetes
-6.5% and above = diabetes

 

Debunking Diabetes Myths

MYTH:
Obesity leads to type 2 diabetes.
FACT:
Being overweight is a risk factor for developing diabetes, but other risk factors such as physical activity level, family history, and age also play a role.

MYTH:
Diabetes is caused by eating sugar.
FACT:
A diet high in calories from any source (including sugar) contributes to weight gain and weight gain increases your risk for type 2 diabetes.

MYTH:
People with diabetes cannot eat chocolate or sweets.
FACT:
If eaten as part of a healthy meal plan, or combined with exercise, sweets and desserts can be eaten by people with diabetes.

MYTH:
Diabetes is caused by eating sugar.
FACT:
A diet high in calories from any source (including sugar) contributes to weight gain and weight gain increases your risk for type 2 diabetes.

Health WoRx Diabetes Management Program

If you or your spouse is managing diabetes, we invite you to explore our Diabetes Management Program (DMP). This program is designed to help make your journey with diabetes easier, more accessible, and even more affordable.

Led by our caring and experienced clinical staff, the DMP offers personalized coaching, education, and ongoing support tailored just for you, available through in-person visits, phone chats, or virtual meetings—completely free of charge! 

We understand that the cost of medications and supplies can be a hurdle. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer free coaching, essential supplies, and generic diabetic medications, including insulin, through Northwind Pharmaceuticals. You’re also welcome to receive items like meters, test strips, lancets, and syringes at no cost.

For those requiring brand-name medications, you’ll receive an initial 30-day supply from Northwind. After that, ongoing options keep costs low, maintaining a $0 copay.

CALL HEALTH WORX TODAY AT 877-291-6488 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DIABETES MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OR TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR FIRST COACHING SESSION.

Want some extra cash in your pocket?

Complete your annual Health Screening and receive $5/week (for eligible Associates) or $10/week (for eligible Associates and Spouses)!

That’s an extra $260 for Associates and $520 for Associates + Spouses!

Complete your quick and easy, annual Health Screen in your birthday month by calling to schedule an appointment with Health WoRx!

Call Health WoRx today! 877-291-6488

Credit Eligibility: Health plan Insured Associates and Insured Spouses who complete their biometric screening. 
Participation is voluntary, and your individual results will remain confidential. 
If you are unable to participate due to a medical condition, a reasonable alternative is available.
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