Diabetes Resources
Prevent, manage and reverse diabetes with resources from your health plan. Available at no extra cost for active state employees, non-Medicare retirees, and State Partnership members, and their dependents.
Not sure where to begin? Contact a Care Coordinator.
Prevent Diabetes
DiaBetes Prevention Program
Registration is Now Open for the Next Class! Sign up for the next session by contacting Coach Geoff before August 2, 2024, to secure your spot.
Did you know over 88 million Americans have prediabetes — and many don’t even know it? The Digital Diabetes Prevention Program is now available to state health plan members, aiming to help develop healthy habits and lifestyle changes to prevent the onset of diabetes. This program is administered by Wellspark.
This 12-month program focuses on improving lifestyle behaviors to reduce diabetes risk. You’ll receive powerful education and motivating support directly on your computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- Participants join their live digital classes on the scheduled day and time, guided by a certified health coach who provides education on preventing diabetes.
- If you’re unable to attend the live session, you can watch it on demand at your convenience.
- Individualized coaching support is also available to cater to your specific needs.
- There are online group challenges and various tools to help you live a healthy lifestyle.
- Blood tests that are part of a preventive exam, such as fasting glucose or A1c.
- The CDC PREDIABETES RISK TEST, which provides a good indication of eligibility, though it is not always a deciding factor.
- Have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes
- Are pregnant
- Have a BMI (body mass index) below 25.
- This is an online program that you access though your computer, laptop, or by downloading our App onto your smartphone or tablet. Participants should have access to Wi-Fi, be comfortable using WebEx and navigating online websites.
“I’m eating better and thinking about what I eat every day. I have successfully lost 40 lbs. this year and have a goal to lose 50 lbs. next year” -Program Participant
To register and for more information, contact our Wellspark health coach Geoff at 202-941-0420 or cmsidpp@wellsparkhealth.com.
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This Diabetes Prevention program helps me to keep my poor health in check while helping me make my good-health goals a part of my routine.
State of CT Employee and Diabetes Prevention Program Participant
Manage Diabetes
DiaBetes Management Program
If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you can receive support with access to a diabetes health coach, free testing supplies and tips to manage your A1c.
I’m grateful for this opportunity to participate in Virta to help manage my diabetes. This is a lifestyle change and very rewarding to my health. I have learned so much from this program so far and will keep practicing what I have learned. It’s working for me and I hope more workers will enroll to manage their diabetes as well.
State of CT Employee
Reverse Diabetes
DiaBetes Reversal Program
Virta makes Type 2 diabetes reversal possible. This virtual clinic can help you lose weight, lower your blood sugar, and reduce medications. Members learn to eat their way to better health with personalized nutrition plans and support from medical providers, professional coaches, and digital health tools. No medication, surgery, or calorie counting is required to see results.
I am motivated to stick to the program without worrying about how much it costs. My coach & my team have been a great source of inspiration & information. I have been spreading the word about how much I love the program & encouraging others to join. Thank you!”-Program Participant
This program absolutely educated me more than any Doctor’s visit, reading article etc… I have lowered medication doses, lost 20 plus pounds and feel great. No hunger!!!! Change of lifestyle. Not a diet.
State of CT Employee, Dept. of Criminal Justice
Benefits Enrollment