Managing diabetes can feel overwhelming, but having a clear action plan can make all the difference in staying on top of your health. At Quartz, we’re committed to helping you achieve better outcomes with diabetes with the following key steps.
Essential steps for diabetes care:
Manage your blood sugar (5-10 minutes every day): Track your blood sugar levels and take your medications as prescribed by your diabetes team. Keeping a food, mood, and movement journal can be a helpful tool for understanding why your blood sugar changes.
Schedule your routine checkups (once a year): Schedule a visit with your endocrinologist or primary care provider at least once per year. Be sure to have a foot health check as part of your exam. If you need help finding a provider, please contact us so we can help you find a provider that is right for you.
Stay on top of routine lab testing (2 to 4 times per year): Required lab tests, including a hemoglobin A1c every 3 to 6 months and a urine and blood kidney screening test (uACR and eGFR) annually, can help you and your diabetes team monitor your condition.
Don’t forget eye health (once a year): Book an annual dilated eye exam to catch any diabetes-related vision issues early.
Nutritional guidance (1 to 3 hours a year): Meet with a diabetes educator or registered dietician for personalized advice on your food choices and condition-related questions.
You can use our Find a Doctor tool to find a provider, or schedule an appointment via your Quartz MyChart.
How we support your diabetes care journey:
Personalized care (weekly): Our nurse care managers work with you to create individualized care plans, ensuring you receive the attention and guidance you need. If you have questions call Quartz Care Management at (866) 884-4601 or learn more here.
Behavioral health support: Combat diabetes distress with our behavioral health resources, designed to support your emotional well-being. Check out our Quartz mental well-being programs with AbleTo.
Innovative diabetes programs: We have partnered with Virta Health to offer reversal treatment programs. These programs are focused on reversing Type 2 diabetes and obesity to improve overall health. Learn more about these programs here.
We’re here to answer your questions. Please contact us so we can help you get started on your care journey.
