Diabetes & Prediabetes

You have prediabetes if your body makes enough insulin but can’t utilize it effectively.  Your blood sugar levels will be higher than normal, but lower than those with diabetes. 

• Type 1 diabetes is when the body can’t make insulin.
• Type 2 diabetes is when the body doesn’t make or absorb enough insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels. 

Risk Factors

• Family history
• Genetics
• Lifestyle

Symptoms

• Increased thirst and urination 
• Increased hunger 
• Fatigue 
• Blurred vision 
• Numbness in hands or feed 
• Sores that don’t heal 
• Unexplained weight loss 

Testing

The Plasma Glucose test or the A1C test to test for prediabetes and type 1.  
Type 2 testing may include: 

• Random plasma glucose test 
• Glucose challenge test 
• Oral glucose tolerance test  

Talk with your primary care manager about any symptoms. You can ask them if you need a screening. 

Managing Diabetes

Regularly checking your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are the first steps in managing diabetes. Being more active and having a meal plan are also part of controlling the condition.

Are There Any Groups I Can Join?

Diabetes is part of our disease management program. We help TRICARE East beneficiaries improve their health through a whole-person care approach.

If you want to set health goals and improve your overall well-being, our skilled staff is ready to help you.

You or your doctor can call us with questions or to join the program at (800) 881-9227.

We also have virtual group sessions led by a disease management clinician. These sessions offer education and support. Those who join can share their successes and challenges in exercise, nutrition, and self-management. We hold webinars to help you understand different diseases, which can lead to better treatment and positive changes.

View Our Webinars and Community Groups

TRICARE Coverage

TRICARE covers medically necessaryTo be medically necessary means it is appropriate, reasonable, and adequate for your condition. services, including diabetes screenings, equipment, and more for eligible beneficiaries.   

Diabetic Supplies and Equipment

Therapeutic Diabetic Shoes

Diabetic Continuous Glucose Monitoring 

Resources

A1C test

Blood Sugar Test

ChooseMyPlate.gov

Diabetes Overview

Diabetes and Exercise

Diabetes and Mental Health

Diabetes Complications

Diabetes in Children and Teens

Diabetes Medicines

Diabetes and Pregnancy

Diabetes When You are Sick

Diabetic Diet

Diabetic Eye Problems

Diabetic Foot

Diabetic Heart Disease

Diabetic Kidney Problems

Diabetic Nerve Problems

Hyperglycemia (High)

Hypoglycemia (Low)

Living With Chronic Illness

Managing Sick Days - printable

Monitoring Your Blood Sugar

Your Diabetes Care Schedule - printable

 

Our Disease Management program provides care support to qualifying TRICARE beneficiaries trying to improve their diabetes. Our experienced staff will guide you into a healthier lifestyle to improve your self-management and overall quality of life. Call us toll-free at 800-881-9227.