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TRICARE tips for managing diabetes and your oral health
July 8, 2024 — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 38 million American adults currently have diabetes. Even though diabetes is common, many people don’t know about its connection to oral health... MORE

Woman wearing white headband looks in mirror while brushing teeth.

Have diabetes? Check supplies, services TRICARE covers
February 28, 2023 — If you have diabetes, you know managing it well is vital to you staying healthy from head to toe. And from medical appointments to glucose monitoring and more, TRICARE can help you live your healthiest life with diabetes... MORE

Virtual program helps diabetic patients better manage their insulin
March 19, 2021 — The Diabetes Remote Electronic Assisted Monitoring, or DREAM, program focuses on teaching patients how to measure and adjust their insulin independently based on their provider’s instructions... MORE

Nichole Carreon, a registered nurse with the Diabetes Remote Electronic Assisted Monitoring program, talks with a patient about their weekly glucose readings at the Military Health System Virtual Medical Center at Brooke Army Medical Center March 18.

Diabetes prevention program tested by WHASC shows promising results
February 2, 2018 — “I wish I knew this 30 years ago,” is a common feeling among Air Force veterans after receiving diabetes education. Like most of the 89 million Americans with pre-diabetes, many active duty Airmen do not know the ways they can prevent or delay the onset of diabetes... MORE

1 in 3 Americans are have prediabetes. Research has shown that we can delay and even prevent the onset of diabetes through simple lifestyle changes that can make significant, positive changes in our health.

Diabetics: Don’t heat the feet
December 21, 2016 — Winter is here and South Texas is enjoying the season while trying to stay warm. But in spite of wool socks and heavier shoes, feet might get cold and people could be tempted to warm them. Everybody, especially people with diabetes, must take caution to prevent burns... MORE

Diabetes in the United States (Courtesy CDC)