{"id":5266,"date":"2022-05-18T09:37:56","date_gmt":"2022-05-18T14:37:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluekcblog.com\/?post_type=engage&amp;p=5266"},"modified":"2022-05-18T09:37:56","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T14:37:56","slug":"summer-2022-silent-sneaky-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"engage","link":"https:\/\/www.bluekc.com\/blog\/engage\/summer-2022-silent-sneaky-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer 2022 &#8211; Silent, Sneaky Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bluekcblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ENGAGE_Q1_CMYK_GettyImages-1177210087-1024x433.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5267\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes claims 4.2 million lives around the world every year \u2013 almost three times as many deaths as COVID-19. Experts predict that one in 10 of us will be affected by 2045.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diabetes is commonly referred to as a \u201csilent killer\u201d in medical circles because it causes a host of additional problems. Long-term complications happen gradually. The longer you or your loved ones have diabetes, and blood sugar is not controlled, the higher the risk of complications. Over time, developments may include cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, kidney disease, eye damage, foot damage, skin conditions, and hearing loss.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid these disabling and life-threatening complications, it\u2019s critical to understand and control this chronic disease.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blue KC is here to help you live a healthier life. Use our tools and resources to be informed, mind your A1C levels, and manage your diabetes.&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diabetes Care Management&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have chronic diabetes, you may qualify for a personalized care management program through Blue Medicare Advantage\u2019s partner, Livongo. This program includes 24\/7 access to a care team and a telemonitor-enabled glucometer device. You\u2019ll get test strips and supplies by mail. If you\u2019re eligible for the program, Livongo will contact you directly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And don\u2019t forget to get your diabetic eye exam.<\/strong>&nbsp;Diabetes can lead to diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can cause vision loss and blindness.&nbsp;&nbsp;The only way to see if you have diabetic retinopathy and to monitor it, is to be examined by an eye doctor. And you may be able to earn $25 by completing your diabetic eye exam through the Member Rewards Program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diabetes Prevention Program&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue Medicare Advantage partners with Solera Health to help decrease your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The program offers weight and activity trackers, small group support, weekly lessons, and personal health coaches.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program is open to all eligible Blue Medicare Advantage members. Visit&nbsp; <a href=\"http:\/\/gosolera.com\/medicarebluekc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gosolera.com\/medicarebluekc<\/a><strong> <\/strong>to take a one minute quiz and see if you qualify.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Economic Forum, Mayo Clinic<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5267,"template":"","engage_categories":[],"class_list":["post-5266","engage","type-engage","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Summer 2022 - Silent, Sneaky Diabetes - The Blueprint Blog - Blue KC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Summer 2022 - Silent, Sneaky Diabetes - The Blueprint Blog - Blue KC\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Diabetes claims 4.2 million lives around the world every year \u2013 almost three times as many deaths as COVID-19. 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