According to the American Diabetes Association , there are approximately 37.3 million American adults living with diabetes. Another 96 million are living with prediabetes, but 84% of them don’t know they have it.

Could you or a loved one be at risk?

Take 60-seconds to complete this, VSP offered, risk assessment for Type 2 diabetes and find out if you’re at risk.

VSP, our vision insurance provider offers this additional information related to diabetes care:

The connection between Diabetes and your vision

Individuals living with diabetes are at higher risk for other health complications as well. Management is important, discuss with your provider your risks factors. Schedule an appointment with Magers Health and wellness center, or find an MSU insurance plan in-network provider.

Diabetic Educational Training:

Members on the employee Medical insurance should be aware that the plan covers Diabetic educational training.

• Educational training. One Medically Necessary unit of educational training is allowed per illness per lifetime, however, subject to approval by the Utilization Review Coordinator a new unit will be allowed when one of the following occurs: a change in diagnosis, prescribed treatment, or prescribed supplies (i.e., non-insulin dependent to insulin dependent diabetes; self-injectable to insulin pump). A unit may be multiple visits with different specialists over multiple days.
• Contact Med-pay: 417-886-6886

Employee Wellness programming support.

Nutritional programs:

• Cooking Demonstrations
• Cooking Talks
• Nutrition Lunch & Learns
• Nutrition Talks
• Weight Watchers (eligible for noncredit fee waiver)

Increasing physical activity:

• Exercise is Medicine
• Bearfit personal training (eligible for noncredit fee waiver)
• Pickleball
• Tai Chi
• Magers Yoga

Medical and Vision plan enrollments/changes may only be made within 31 days of a qualifying life event or during open enrollment (Nov 1- Dec 1).

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