Diabetes | WellSense Health Plan

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Take your medicines as prescribed

Know exactly how and when to take your medications.
Take your meds on time. Use notes or a smartphone app.
Have your medication with a small meal or snack to avoid side effects.
You may need to take the medications for a long time.
Talk to your doctor before stopping medications.

Fill your medications on time

Set up automatic refills or refill reminders at your pharmacy,
Consider using our mail order pharmacy to get a three month supply of medications mailed to your home. Contact Cornerstone Health Solutions at 844-319-7588 to get started.

Monitor your blood sugar levels

Blood sugar testing shows how well your medications are working or how your food intake, exercise or illnesses are affecting your blood sugar levels.
Check blood sugar levels using a blood glucose meter. Follow your doctor’s advice on how often you need to check your blood sugar level. Keep a record of your levels to discuss with them.
If you take insulin, check your blood sugar before meals and snacks as well as before and after exercise.

Know your target blood sugar range

The American Diabetes Association recommends the following target blood sugar levels:

Before meals: 80-130mg/dl
Two hours after meals: Less than 180mg/dl

These goals vary based on your age and personal health. Ask your doctor what your specific target goal should be.

Type 1 diabetes

Usually diagnosed in children and young adults but can happen at any age
The body makes little or no insulin
Treated with insulin, diet, and physical activity
This type is permanent but taking care of your diabetes will help you feel better and stay healthy

Type 2 diabetes

Most common form of diabetes
The body does not make enough insulin to keep blood glucose levels normal
You may need insulin or medication if diet and exercise don’t control your Type 2 diabetes
This type is permanent but taking care of your diabetes will help you feel better and stay healthy

Gestational diabetes

Changes that occur in your body while you’re pregnant cause your blood sugar to be too high
You can take steps to control your blood sugar and reduce these risks
This type often goes away after the baby is born but might not

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Manage your medication

Know exactly how and when to take your medications and take them as prescribed.
Set up automatic refills or enroll in our mail order pharmacy to get your medications delivered right to your home.
Keep track of how much medication you have left and request a refill from your pharmacy about a week before you will run out of medication.

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Know your numbers

Maintaining good blood sugar levels will help you stay healthy and stay in control of your diabetes.
Ask your doctor what your target blood sugar range should be, and follow their advice on how often you need to check your levels.
When your blood sugar is well controlled, you are at lower risk for health problems like heart attack, stroke and kidney disease.

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See your doctor regularly

It’s important that you keep your appointments with your healthcare team in order to better manage your diabetes and live more comfortably.
Blindness, heart disease, kidney damage or failure, and complications due to poor blood circulation can develop if your diabetes is uncontrolled.