Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 11 Americans has diabetes – that’s more than 30 million people. Another 84 million adults in the United States (more than 1 out of 3) are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
American Diabetes Month
Diabetes affects us all. Whether you’re living with diabetes, caring for someone who is or you’re fighting to stop it, there’s a hero in you. This November for American Diabetes Month®, the American Diabetes Association® invites you to put on your cape and take a stand at diabetes.org/thisisdiabetes.
You can take steps to prevent diabetes
Take the Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test for a quick assessment of your risk.
Explore ways you can lower your risk for type 2 diabetes.
Discover ways to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.
Learn to recognize the symptoms of prediabetes.
If you have diabetes
Recognizing that living with diabetes can be challenging to manage every day, GW will offer CVS Health’s Transform Diabetes Care™ with Livongo (TDC/Livongo), beginning January 1, 2018 for medical plan participants. TDC/Livongo is a total condition level management program designed to help participants improve health outcomes and lower pharmacy costs through three key components: medication adherence, A1C control and lifestyle management. Program features include:
- Highly personalized support and coaching from Certified Diabetes Educators
- Comprehensive diabetes visits at MinuteClinic locations at no out-of-pocket cost, including A1C checks
- A Livongo connected glucometer that uploads your blood glucose level readings to a secure online account and provides you with real-time personalized tips
- Unlimited test strips and lancets delivered to your door at no out-of-pocket cost
- Access to digital tools within the CVS Pharmacy mobile app, including medication refill reminders as well as the ability to refill prescriptions via two-way text messaging
With TDC/Livongo, patients can embark on a path to better health by keeping their diabetes under control while reducing their out-of-pocket costs. Please note: Beginning January 1, 2018, diabetic medications and supplies must be filled through CVS Retail or CVS Mail Order.
TDC/Livongo participants are also encouraged to enroll in the UHC Diabetes Management Program, which offers members additional tools and educational resources (such as comprehensive coaching) to help support successful diabetes management.
