One of the best ways to stay well as you get older is to look after your metabolic health.
Your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol can change without obvious symptoms.
Regular checks can help you keep track of what’s going on inside, even when you feel fine.
Around 2 million Australians have prediabetes.1
This means blood sugar levels are elevated, but not yet in the diabetes range. Because it often has no symptoms, it can go unnoticed without a health check.
3 in 4 Australians with high blood pressure don't know they have it.2
High blood pressure can put extra strain on your heart and blood vessels over time.
Nearly 6 in 10 Australian adults have unhealthy blood lipid (fat) levels.3
Cholesterol and triglycerides play an important role in heart and metabolic health.
More than 2 in 3 Australians have a waist measurement linked to increased health risk.4
Where your body stores fat can provide important clues about your metabolic health.
Make time for a health check with one of our friendly GPs
Good sleep supports healthy energy levels, appetite and metabolic health.
Small changes to what you eat can help support your energy, weight and overall health.
Healthy habits can support weight management and improve long-term health.
Ongoing stress can affect your sleep, eating habits and overall health.
Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your overall health.
Drinking less alcohol can support better sleep, energy levels and wellbeing.
When it comes to type 2 diabetes, prevention and early action can make a significant difference. Eligible Bupa members can access programs and services, claim for medication, health aids and appliances, and access support to help keep your health on track5. Not a Bupa member? Get a quote
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.
Your health and the health of your eyes are often connected. An in-person eye test with one of our experienced optometrists can help in the early detection of eye conditions and look for signs of medical conditions like diabetes.
Did you know your dentist may notice early mouth changes that can be linked to type 2 diabetes risk?
And, if you’re an eligible Bupa member, you can get 100% back on up to two 6-monthly check-up and cleans every year, at Members First Ultimate providers, claimable outside of yearly limits.6
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1 Diabetes Australia. (n.d.). Prediabetes.
2 Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2023, December 15). Hypertension and high measured blood pressure, 2022. Australian Government.
3 Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2025). National Health Measures Survey.
4 Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2023). Waist circumference and BMI, 2022. Australian Government.
5 Waiting periods, benefit claiming restrictions, yearly limits, fund and policy rules apply.
6 You can receive 100% back on dental check-up and cleans (select dental items only) once every 6 months at Members First Ultimate Providers. Waiting periods, benefit claiming restrictions, policy and fund rules apply. Excludes orthodontics and in-hospital treatments. Available on all eligible extras products which includes General Dental (excluding FLEXtras and Your Choice Extras 60 where General Dental is not included). If you choose or require any additional dental services, any health insurance benefits will also be subject to your yearly limits. Not available in all areas.