Diabetes is a health condition affecting more than 25 million Americans. Learn about diabetes resources that are available through IU and beyond.
Diabetes Management & Prevention
- Virtual 1:1 Nutrition Counseling with a Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Nutrition Nuggets - Click HERE to see if this program is being offered this semester.
- Tools to Know Your Risk - ADA Self-Screening Tool
- Annual screenings for preventive care are covered at 100% through all IU-sponsored medical plans.
- Virtual 1:1 Nutrition Counseling with a Registered Dietitian (RD)
- Prevent Type 2 Diabetes (Prevent T2 or Diabetes Prevention Program – an online lifestyle management program) - Click HERE to see if this program is being offered this semester.
IU medical plan members can take advantage of no-cost diabetes support through the Marathon Health employee health centers, including free on-site labs and free glucometer, test strips, and lancets delivered to your home. Learn more about chronic condition management through Marathon Health here.
Diabetes can cause diabetic retinopathy, a disease of the retina due to high blood sugars. This can affect the health of your eyes and vision and is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults. The typical recommendation for someone with diabetes is to get a dilated eye exam once a year.
Maintaining proper foot care is important when faced with diabetes. Learn how you can lower the chance of complications by managing your blood glucose and taking care of your feet.
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), “Anyone with diabetes can take steps to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD), and those who have it can try and slow the process.” The ADA offers an award-winning, no-cost education program designed to give people the tools they need to help manage kidney disease.