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Bestmed’s diabetes benefits assist diabetic members and their dependants to live a constructive and rewarding life.
Diabetes is a chronic, lifelong condition that affects your body’s ability to use the energy provided by food. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease where the pancreas either does not produce any or enough insulin, which causes an excess of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin is the hormone that assists your body cells to use glucose as energy for it to function properly.
There are two major types of the disease, namely:
Your treating healthcare provider remains the most important role player in managing your diabetes and related conditions. We urge you to contact your doctor if you have any concerns or queries related to your diabetes.
If you need to change to a family practitioner that specialises in diabetes, please contact the Bestmed Contact Centre on 086 000 2378, e-mail service@bestmed.co.za, or use our WhatsApp chat line. We’ll be able to help you find a provider in your area.
Diabetes does qualify as a PMB. It forms part of the 26 chronic conditions that are included in the Chronic Disease List (CDL) as set out by the CMS.
Your treating healthcare provider remains the most important role player in managing your diabetes and related conditions. We urge you to contact your doctor if you have any concerns or queries related to your diabetes.
A HbA1c blood test monitors how much sugar (glucose) is in your blood over an average time span of two to three months.
HbA1c is created when the sugar (glucose) attaches to your red blood cells and over time builds up in your body. Since these blood cells are active for a two to three-month period, you need to have your blood tests done regularly. Knowing your HbA1c blood level is important because it can help you manage your blood sugar levels, thus preventing complications associated with diabetes.
Diabetics must maintain a healthy lifestyle. To sustain a good quality of life, you must take action to prevent or slow down diabetic complications. Keep to regular physical and eye exams and follow instructions from your healthcare provider including adhering to your diabetes care plan, thereby assisting you in living a productive life.
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