Diabetes Prevention Program

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(Not part of the Sharecare Wellness Program)

Approximately 96 million U.S. adults, that’s roughly 1 in 3, have prediabetes. With prediabetes, blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed with diabetes. People with prediabetes are at high risk for type 2 diabetes*. Diabetes can cause health issues such as vision loss, nerve damage, poor circulation, amputation, kidney damage, heart disease or stroke. 

ParTNers for Health is offering a FREE Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP**) to all adult state group health plan members to help them prevent or delay type 2 diabetes. The program is offered as part of your health insurance. As long as you use an in-network provider, there is no additional cost to you.  Members must meet eligibility criteria. For state and higher education members, DPP classes are not tied to any cash incentives and members will not receive incentives for participating.

*Content Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Program goal

Lower your risk for type 2 diabetes by losing at least 7 percent of your body weight through increased physical activity (goal of 150 minutes per week) and healthier eating.

Right now, there are two different options for members to take advantage of this program. One of the options involves in-person classes, and one is an online program.

**If you have already been diagnosed with diabetes you will not be eligible for the DPP. If you have diabetes, you can contact Sharecare to enroll in a diabetes program.

You can choose between two separate online DPP programs available for BlueCross BlueShield and Cigna members.

 

Online

 1. Cigna Omada Program (Cigna members only)

Omada® is an online lifestyle change program that can help Cigna members lose weight, feel good and develop long-term healthy habits.

You'll receive the program at no additional cost if you or your covered adult dependents are enrolled in a Cigna medical plan offered through the State of Tennessee, are at risk for diabetes, and are accepted into the program.

Program goal: Based on behavioral medicine and scientifically tested, Omada is designed to build healthy habits that last.

See if you’re eligible at omadahealth.com/partnersforhealth If eligible you can apply online to join the program.

Click here for a flier about the Omada® program.

Click here for Omada® program FAQs.

Omada® participants will get:

  • An interactive program to guide your journey
  • A wireless smart scale to monitor your progress
  • Weekly online lessons to empower you
  • A professional online Omada health coach to keep you on track
  • Small online group of participants to keep you engaged

For questions and more information, contact Omada® at:

Email: support@omadahealth.com

Call: 888.409.8687

Help center articles: support.omadahealth.com

 

2. BlueCross BlueShield (BCBST) Teledoc Health Program (BCBST members only)

Better Health Starts Here: BCBST is partnering with Teledoc Health to offer an online diabetes prevention program. It is FREE to eligible members and their dependents age 18 and older to help manage your weight and reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Teledoc Health participants will get:

  • Tips on how to make simple lifestyle changes
  • Online health coaching sessions and regular feedback from your coach
  • Support from an online community of members
  • Wireless scale, activity tracker and digital tools to keep up with weight, food, mood, steps and exercise
  • Personalized weight management help, including healthy, tasty recipes

If you have questions, call 888-599-7483. Be sure to have your BCBS Member ID with you when you call.

To see if you qualify for Teledoc Health's program, log in to or register for your BlueAccessSM by clicking here.

Click here for a flyer about the program.