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We recently conducted a patient survey and developed the below flyer based on responses.
Diabetic Eye Exams: Why, How and Insurance Coverage

Take our next interactive quiz to test your knowledge and help us learn where patients need support. Quiz is anonymous and will take approximately 1-2 minutes to complete.
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Important Tests and Exams to Help Manage Diabetes
Generally, your health care provider needs to know how well your diabetes is controlled and whether complications of diabetes are starting or getting worse. From eye, foot, urine and blood tests – there is a variety of routine checks that can help ensure you are on the right track.
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Diabetic Eye Exam
Diabetics should get a special eye exam in addition to a regular eye exam that views the retina for damage. Complications from diabetes can damage to your vision if left untreated and begins prior to any apparent symptoms. Learn about the importance of regular diabetic eye exams.
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Wellframe (Excellus Members only)
At no cost, enjoy the convenience of working with an Excellus nurse manager via telephone and/or secure messaging in the Excellus Wellframe app. Receive support and advice from registered nurses, health coaches, dietitians, behavioral health specialists, social workers, respiratory therapists and pharmacists.
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Components of Healthy Eating
You may find that healthy eating is easier than you thought and well worth the effort. This booklet gives you up-to-date information to help you maintain a healthy diet. What you choose to eat, and how much you eat, can have a serious impact on your quality of life.
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Recipe Booklet for People with Diabetes
Good nutrition is a very important part of diabetes management. In spite of what you might have heard, having diabetes does not mean you have to give up all the foods you enjoy. However, learning to eat healthy, satisfying meals is an important part of your treatment.
Meal Planning
Understanding How Food Affects Blood Sugar
How to Read a Nutrition Label
Lemon Herb Turkey
Summer Fresh Pasta Salad
Cheesy Stuffed Mushrooms
Parm Mashed Cauliflower
Baked Balsamic Asparagus
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Really Good Chocolate Cake
Tomato Scramble
Border Burgers
Rainbow Bars

Comprehensive Diabetes Booklet
Diabetes, unlike most health concerns, often remains a chronic condition and requires daily management by the patient. We would love to share some educational resources with you in order to help you manage your diabetes. Because so much of your day-to-day treatment is in your hands, including your healthy living habits, it is important to learn as much about diabetes as you can.
Diabetes Booklet: Coverage Page and Table of Contents
Diabetes Booklet: Understanding, 9 Questions and Numbers
Diabetes Booklet: Meal Planning, Labels and Exercise
Diabetes Booklet: Medications and Managing Blood Sugar
Diabetes Booklet: Monitoring Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Diabetes Booklet: General Healthcare, Managing Depression and Healthcare Team

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
SDOH are defined as “the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks” (CDC, 2022).

We value caring for our patient’s health beyond the clinical setting. Visit our resource page for a collection of resources for patients to obtain access to medical care and personal well-being.
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