All month long, Quartz helps raise awareness and offers ways people can learn more about diabetes.
Are You at Risk?
Your genetics make you more prone for getting both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. However, Type 2 diabetes is also caused by lifestyle factors.
Resources to Help
The Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging offers workshops and classes to support our members living with diabetes, including –
- Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a six-week class for managing one or more chronic conditions.
- Healthy Living with Diabetes is a six-week class that covers topics such as healthy eating, exercise for
fitness and fun, relaxation techniques and more.
Call (608) 243-5690 or visit wihealthyaging.org for help finding a class or workshop near you.
Both classes earn you points toward your Quartz Well
program*. Learn more.
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Diabetes causes more deaths each year than breast cancer and aids combined.
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About 30 million Americans have diabetes – and of those, nearly 95% have Type 2 diabetes.
How to Enroll in Quartz’s Diabetes Health Management Program
If you are a Quartz member who has been diagnosed with diabetes, you are automatically enrolled. You may also call the Diabetes Health Management Program Coordinator to enroll. You can reach us toll-free
at (866) 884-4601, ext. 54802 or (608) 471-4966. Learn more.
Program participants receive –
- A guideline on what types of screenings are recommended
- Reminders about screening to prevent complications of diabetes
- A diabetes magazine
