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Diabetes

Comprehensive diabetes management

For people with diabetes, elevated blood sugars can lead to problems affecting the eyes, the kidneys and the nervous system. However, by learning to control blood sugars, these people can greatly reduce their risk of developing diabetes complications.

If you have diabetes, the Comprehensive Diabetes Management program can provide you with education, supplies and resources to help you manage your health, including:

Preventive reminders
We'll send you reminders for regular health screenings, including:

• Annual dilated retinal exam
• Annual Microalbumin urine test
• Annual flu shot
• Cholesterol test
• Hemoglobin A1-C test

Educational materials
As a program participant, you'll receive a variety of educational materials designed to teach you more about living with diabetes, such as:

• Information packets
  These packets include information on managing symptoms, diet and exercise, medications and testing. All materials should be used as supplements to the care you receive from your physician.

Blood Glucose Meter
It's important to test your blood sugar, but sometimes getting supplies can be inconvenient. With our Edgepark Surgical mail order program, you can get a blood glucose meter at no additional cost when you order a minimum supply of 150 test strips from Edgepark Surgical. For more information you can contact Edgepark Surgical at (800) 321-0591.

Note: Your 20% coinsurance applies to the purchase of test strips. Edgepark will process all paperwork and obtain any necessary prescriptions or authorizations.

Support from a registered nurse
The TLC (Telephone Learning Center) Line^TM gives you access to comprehensive medical information 24 hours a day. You can choose to speak with a registered nurse or listen to recorded information on a wide array of health topics. For more information, visit our TLC page.

Online resources

• American Diabetes Association
  The nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy
• American Heart Association (AHA)
  The AHA's mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  Provides public health leadership to improve cardiovascular health for all, reduce the burden, and eliminate disparities associated with heart disease and stroke.

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Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, premium and/or co-payments/co-insurance may change on January 1, 2011. Please contact Blue Medicare HMO, Blue Medicare PPO or Blue Medicare Rx (PDP) for details.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) is a Medicare Advantage organization with a Medicare contract to provide HMO and PPO plans. BCBSNC does not discriminate based on color, gender, religion, national origin, age, race, disability, handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information, source of payment or health status as defined by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). All qualified Medicare beneficiaries may apply. You must be entitled to Medicare Part A and enrolled in Medicare Part B and must reside in the CMS-approved service area. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium, if not otherwise paid for under Medicaid or another third party. BCBSNC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

The information on this page is current as of 10/01/2009.