November is Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following preventive practices to help people living with diabetes manage their condition and improve their health:

• Regular A1c testing
• Annual foot exam
• Annual eye exam
• Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) classes
• Physical activity
• Not smoking
• Daily blood sugar monitoring

For coding guidance on closing gaps in care, see the 2022 Quality Measure Resource Guide on our Quality Improvement webpage.

See the MD Perspectives article for ways we can help you care for members with diabetes including:

• Care/case management and pharmacy programs
• EmblemHealth and ConnectiCare Center classes
• Resource materials for you and your members
• Information on additional awareness campaigns