Take the 60-Second Risk test
Review this Type 2 diabetes risk assessment and find out if you are at risk.
Provided by VSP, the University’s vision plan provider.
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 risk factors. Schedule an appointment with Magers Health and wellness center, or find an MSU insurance plan in-network provider.
Diabetes Prevention program:
Diabetes Prevention Program | Mercy
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
- Mercy Diabetes & Education Center
Employee Wellness support:
Nutritional programs:
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Cooking Talks
- Nutrition Lunch & Learns
- Nutrition Talks
- Weight Watchers (eligible for noncredit fee waiver)
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).