Take charge of diabetes to prevent health complications

In the U.S., 37 million people have diabetes and one in three have prediabetes. If you are part of the 37 million, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) is here with tools, resources, and care teams to help you avoid diabetes health complications.

Learn more about preventing diabetes health complications

Get support for managing diabetes from the Blue KC Care Management Team

Turn to Blue KC for support managing your diabetes. Our Care Management Team includes doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers you can chat with securely through the Blue KC Care Management app. Contact them whenever you have questions or need support.

With the Blue KC Care Management app you can also:

• Set appointment and medication reminders
• Receive daily health tasks and track your progress
• Explore clinically approved resources

Download the Blue KC Care Management app

Scan the QR code or download the app in the App Store or Google Play. When prompted, use access code kcbluewelcome. 

Work with a Diabetes Care Specialist at a Spira Care Center*

If you are a Blue KC member with exclusive access to Spira Care, talk to your Spira Care provider about working with a Diabetes Care Specialist. Diabetes Care Specialists Lisa Zane, RDN, LD and Janice Monachino, RN understand the challenges of managing diabetes and can help develop a diabetes management plan that works for you. They’ll also:

• Help you understand your diabetes or prediabetes diagnosis  
• Partner with you and your Primary Care Provider to develop a care plan that fits your schedule and lifestyle  
• Support and advocate for you  
• Help you achieve your goals and feel your best  

Learn more about our Diabetes Care Specialists at Spira Care here

*Primary Care and support services at Spira Care are available to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City members enrolled in a plan with exclusive access to Spira Care Centers.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The HMO products are offered by Blue-Advantage Plus of Kansas City, Inc. and the PPO products are offered by Missouri Valley Life and Health Insurance Company, both independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, and wholly-owned subsidiaries of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.