A simple guide to your yearly diabetes checks and what they mean for your health.
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Key diabetes checks
Blood pressure
Regular blood pressure monitoring helps reduce the risk of heart, kidney and stroke complications.
When: At least every 6 months.
Cholesterol (blood fats)
Assess your risk of heart disease, which is higher in people living with diabetes.
When: At least once a year
Kidney function
Kidney checks help detect early signs of kidney damage before symptoms appear.
When: At least once a year
Eye checks (retinal screening)
Regular eye screening helps detect early changes in the blood vessels in the eyes and prevent vision loss.
When: Every 1–2 years
Foot checks
Foot checks help detect early nerve and circulation problems to reduce the risk of ulcers and complications.
When: At least once a year (more often if higher risk)
Learn more about Diabetes and metabolic health
Bupa member benefits
Living well while managing diabetes isn’t something you need to do alone. Eligable Bupa members can access programs and services, claim for medication, health aids and appliances, and access support1. Not a Bupa member? Get a quote
Claim for medication and health aids
If you hold a relevant Bupa extras policy, you may be able to claim benefits for things like eligible diabetes medication1, and blood glucose monitors.2
Check your cover details at myBupa, or contact us to learn more.
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Bupa Health Coaching
Chat with a qualified nurse or dietitian about a health condition (e.g. diabetes, pre-diabetes, obesity) or general health concerns. Health Coaching offers up to six phone calls over six months.3
Visit a Bupa Medical Centre
There are a few simple tests your GP can run to screen for diabetes.
They can also help you manage your diabetes if you already have a diagnosis.
1 All waiting periods need to have been served, and your membership payments must be up-to-date at the date of receiving the medications.
2 Waiting periods, benefit claiming restrictions, yearly limits, fund and policy rules apply.
3 Bupa Telehealth Health Coaching is available to eligible Bupa Health Insurance customers who hold a Bupa domestic hospital cover. Waiting periods, fund, policy and program eligibility rules apply. Members must be aged 18 years or over. Excludes Overseas Visitors Cover (OVC) and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).