For health professionals
Managing diabetes is tough, but it’s even tougher if you’re trying to do it alone. Accu-Chek® is committed to providing every person with diabetes the support they need to make daily management simply easy.
Giving you access to Accu-Chek products like blood glucose meters and lancing devices is just the start. In this article you’ll find information and links to helpful resources that can help you in your daily management, as well as help you reach your long-term health goals.
Monitoring your daily blood glucose is essential, but understanding your A1C (also known as HbA1c or glycated hemoglobin) can provide a clearer picture of your overall diabetes control because the results provide an estimated average blood glucose (eAG) level over the past few months instead of a single moment in time.
However, unlike daily blood glucose test results, which are reported as mg/dL, A1C is often reported as a percentage, which can make it difficult to understand the relationship between the two values.
Your healthcare provider will help you understand your exact A1C and its impact on your diabetes management plan, but to help support these discussions, Accu-Chek also offers a free tool to convert your A1C into your estimated average glucose (eAG).
With the tool, you can explore how your A1C percentage translates to the blood glucose numbers you monitor daily and become more familiar with the relationship between the two values.
A1C Conversion Chart and Calculator
Note: Online charts and calculators are useful for understanding complex information, but they should not be used to make therapy decisions or modify your diabetes management plan on your own. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or care.
Choosing what to put on your plate isn’t always easy. We’ve put together a list of resources to help you make choosing what’s for your next meal a little easier.
It goes without saying that diabetes takes a toll on your physical health. But have you thought about how it affects your mental health, too?
Stress, guilt and worry are all part of life when you have diabetes. It’s been shown that stress in particular can raise your blood sugar,1 so mental health and physical health are directly linked.
Two great resources are the American Diabetes Association and our partners at Beyond Type 2. Both can help you better understand the mental strain of diabetes, and point you toward support to improve your mental health.
Another excellent resource for your mental health is a therapist who specializes in diabetes. The right fit can be difficult to find, but because of the pandemic many therapists have started taking appointments virtually, even if you don’t live nearby. Learn more about finding the right diabetes mental health provider here.
No matter how simple or complex your daily diabetes health routine is, it never hurts to make things a little easier. In recent years companies have developed applications for your smartphone that help ease some of the burden of diabetes management.
A great example is the mySugr app. It’s a free resource with a number of handy features that make daily management a little bit easier. Here are some of the benefits you’ll get from mySugr and similar smartphone apps:
There are plenty of other diabetes apps out there, and one is sure to work for you and your diabetes health routine. You can read more about them in our diabetes apps article.
We all know how pricey diabetes can be. It’s estimated that people with diabetes spend between $13,927 and $21,998 on diabetes supplies every year,2 depending on other health complications at play.
You probably have your routine down — you know where and when you’re going to buy your supplies, and how much you can expect to pay for them at the store or pharmacy. But you might be able to save by looking outside of your usual spots.
Paying more than $19.99 for test strips with your commercial insurance? You can save on initial fills and refills with the Accu-Chek Prescription Discount Program. Get 50-count test strips starting at just $19.99, plus get additional savings on lancets and meters, too! 3
In addition, in the rare event that your commercial insurance does not cover Accu-Chek meters or test strips, don’t worry. Our Automated Cash Discount Program ensures that you’ll still have access to the supplies you need at an affordable price. 4
Learn more about insurance coverage for Accu-Chek products and other ways to access savings.
Prefer to pay with cash or don’t have insurance? You can get everything you need to simplify and streamline your diabetes management right here on our website. You don’t need a prescription or insurance, and you can even use your FSA or HSA dollars to cover the cost.
Plus you can save up to 48% on Accu-Chek Guide test strips (and up to 15% on lancets) when you subscribe, with free delivery included on every subscription order.
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Lancing isn’t fun, but it’s a necessary part of daily management for people with diabetes. If you’re using an Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device, you know how convenient it is to use a pre-loaded drum so you don’t have to fiddle with individual lancets.
Still, sharps must be disposed of properly for your own safety, the safety of others in your household and the safety of sanitation workers. It’s not enough to simply toss them in the trash can — lancets should be placed and disposed of in an approved sharps container, and in accordance with local regulations.
Some states ask that you place sharps in a rigid container like a laundry bottle, then duct tape it closed and write “DO NOT RECYCLE” on the outside. Others recommend collection or mail-back programs for sharps.
To find a drop-off location for your used lancets, check safeneedledisposal.org. Just enter your ZIP code and you’ll find locations where you can safely dispose of used lancets near home.
Some sites might require you to be a resident of a particular county in order to drop off your lancets. Others might ask that you provide your own approved container. Be aware of these rules, and make a routine for your safe lancet disposal.
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