October 2020
Free Diabetes Program Begins in November, Just in Time for National Diabetes Month
To help your diabetic patients take better care of themselves, our Blue Door Neighborhood CenterSM (BDNCSM ) offers a no-cost, six-week Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP). This program is open to everyone, including those who aren’t Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) members, and is designed for people with pre-diabetes, new onset diabetes, history of diabetes, and their family members and caregivers.
DEEP sessions are taught by a health educator and are designed to help participants gain a better understanding of diabetes and self-care including how to manage:
- Overall health
- Nutrition
- Medication management
- Stress prevention
- Blood sugar
- Exercise options
Educating our members and increasing access to health care where our members live, work and play is an ongoing priority at BCBSIL. As part of this commitment, our BDNCs are dedicated to helping improve health literacy for residents in Morgan Park, Pullman and surrounding communities of Chicago, and to help empower them to improve their overall health and well-being.
In honor of National Diabetes Month in November, DEEP will begin at both BDNCs in Pullman and Morgan Park. If you have patients who would benefit from this free program, share the BDNC calendar for more information about DEEP, such as dates, times and locations.
The above material is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician or other health care provider. Physicians and other health care providers are encouraged to use their own medical judgment based upon all available information and the condition of the patient in determining the appropriate course of treatment. The fact that a service or treatment is described in this material is not a guarantee that the service or treatment is a covered benefit and members should refer to their certificate of coverage for more details, including benefits, limitations and exclusions. Regardless of benefits, the final decision about any service or treatment is between the member and their health care provider.