Diabetes support
Living with diabetes is hard enough. Finding the help you already have shouldn't be.
Many employers and health plans offer diabetes programs, supplies and coaching. Most of us never hear about them. We check what's available to you, for free.
See what's availableKinds of support that may be available
What you can use depends on your employer and plan. These are common examples.
Care navigation
- What it is
- A named person or team who helps you understand your benefits and organize appointments, referrals and paperwork.
- How it helps
- You spend less time on hold and chasing forms, and more time on what matters to you.
Expert second opinion
- What it is
- A specialist reviews your diagnosis or treatment plan, often remotely, using the records you already have.
- How it helps
- You can feel more confident about your options before you make a decision with your care team.
Mental health support
- What it is
- Counseling or therapy sessions, sometimes with people who understand what diabetes can be like.
- How it helps
- Support for the stress, worry and changes in daily life that can come with it.
Diabetes management programs
- What it is
- Programs that may include a connected glucose meter or monitor, testing supplies and guidance from a care team.
- How it helps
- Easier day-to-day tracking, with support when your numbers need attention.
Prediabetes and prevention programs
- What it is
- Lifestyle programs for people told they are at risk of type 2 diabetes.
- How it helps
- Support to make changes early, at a pace that works for you.
Health coaching
- What it is
- A coach or certified diabetes educator you can talk to between appointments.
- How it helps
- Answers and encouragement when you need them, not just at your next visit.
Most of us were never shown how to find it
- of insured adults had difficulty understanding at least one part of their coverage
- 51%of insured adults had difficulty understanding at least one part of their coverage
- struggled to understand what their coverage includes
- 36%struggled to understand what their coverage includes
Source: KFF survey of 3,605 insured US adults, 2023
[STAT TO BE SOURCED: share of people with diabetes who didn't know a program was available to them]
How we help
Step 1: Tell us what you need
Share a few details, like your employer and health plan.Step 2: We check for you
With your permission, we ask what programs you can access.Step 3: You see what's available
We explain it in plain language. You decide what to do next.
What is your business model?
When we send you programs that may be available to you, the providers behind them may pay us for the reasonable cost of the advertising and checking work we do to find people who are eligible. You never pay us. We think being open about how we make money matters, so we'll always tell you.