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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBlue Shield Diabetes PreventionFind your healthy weight. Sustainable strategies for reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes. Make healthy living your reality with the Diabetes Prevention Program – in-person, digital, and on-the-go support to help you lose weight and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. See the reverse side for program details. Are you at risk for diabetes? More than 86 million Americans have prediabetes – and most don’t even know it. Prediabetes means that blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be classified as type 2 diabetes. Certain factors can increase one’s risk of developing diabetes or prediabetes such as: • Weight: Having a body mass index (BMI) over 25 • Age: Being age 40 or older • Ethnicity: Being of Hispanic or African American origin • Activity level: Having a more sedentary lifestyle Support that’s right for you The Diabetes Prevention program offers: • In-person support: Connect with a personal health coach. • Digital access: Get peer support and real-time guidance. • Tools and resources: You may be eligible to receive a wireless scale, activity tracker, and easy-to-understand tips. Most participants lose 5% to 7% of their total body weight, which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, results in a 58% risk reduction in developing type 2 diabetes. See if you qualify The Diabetes Prevention Program is brought to you in partnership with Solera Health. It is available as a covered benefit to eligible Blue Shield members at no additional cost. Find out if you’re eligible for the program by taking the following steps: 1. Visit www.solera4me.com/shield. 2. Answer a few questions. 3. Get your results. 4. Select the program of your choice. Visit mywellvolution.com to discover more ways to stay healthy.Blue Shield of California is an independent member of the Blue Shield Association A49987 (9/18)The Diabetes Prevention Program is provided by Solera Health, an independent company. Wellvolution is a registered trademark of Blue Shield of California. Blue Shield and the Shield symbol are registered trademarks of the BlueCross BlueShield Association, an association of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans.