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Diabetes care

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Living with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be challenging, but Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield has programs to help members manage their condition and improve their health. With our Diabetes Care program by Onduo, eligible members can access tools, personalized coaching and clinical support to take control of their type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care is included in all Arkansas Blue Cross health plans at no additional cost to the member.

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33% of Americans are at risk for type 2 diabetes

10% of adults live with diabetes

25% of adults live with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes

A personalized approach

When it comes to managing prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, one size does not fit all. We've developed three programs to best meet the needs of your employees.

Prevention

Type 2 diabetes is avoidable in many cases. Our Prevention program identifies at-risk employees and personalized coaching help them take steps to improve their health through a healthy weight campaign.

What's included
  • Health weight app
  • Nutritional coaching
  • Lifestyle coaching
  • Meal tracking
  • Health challenges

Management

Managing type 2 diabetes doesn't have to be complicated. The Management program provides tools, education and a virtual care team to make it easier for members with type 2 diabetes to better manage their health.

What's included
  • Mobile connected blood glucose monitor
  • Auto fulfillment of blood glucose monitoring supplies
  • Virtual diabetes app
  • Personal clinical coach
  • Endocrinologist telehealth visits
  • At-home A1C test kits

Intervention

For at-risk employees, type 2 diabetes can quickly lead to serious complications. Our Intervention program is designed to give them the intensive, personalized help they need to get their condition under control.

What's included
  • Continuous blood glucose monitor with real-time coaching
  • Auto fulfillment of blood glucose monitoring supplies
  • Virtual diabetes app
  • Personal clinical coach
  • Endocrinologist telehealth visits
  • At-home A1C test kits

Real results

41.1% Of participants with A1C of 9 or higher had a 2.5 point reduction4

9lb Average weight loss

62% Increase in steps

Let's get started

Diabetes Care is included in your Arkansas Blue Cross health plan, so don't let it go to waste. Read more about the program in our employer guide and tell your employees about the program with the materials in the employer toolkit.

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1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Diabetes Quick Facts

2 Of those who tracked/reported; defined as change from first month to last month reported.

3,4 Polonsky WH et al. Clinical diabetes 2020. Oct. 38(4): 357-362.

Onduo is an independent company providing diabetes management services on behalf of Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.