Overview
Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is a chronic condition which, if left untreated, can result in serious complications like blindness, kidney failure and heart attacks. However, good control of diabetes will reduce the occurrence of these complications.
The attached benefit guide provides an overview of your cover for diabetes and also outlines more information on our Diabetes Care Programme.
Related Articles
Mental Health Care Programme
Overview The Mental Health Care Programme, together with your nominated Premier Plus GP, will help you actively manage episodic depression. This programme gives you and your nominated Premier Plus GP access to tools and benefits to monitor and manage ...
Spinal Conservation Care Programme Guide
Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions experienced by Discovery Health Medical Scheme members. Appropriate out-of-hospital conservative management of back pain has proven to deliver optimal outcomes and could prevent the need for ...
Oncology Programme
The attached document explains how we cover you for cancer treatment on the Oncology Programme. It tells you about what you need to do when you are diagnosed with cancer and gives you information about our flexible range of options available for all ...
Disease Prevention Programme
Overview Risk factors for cardiometabolic syndrome include high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol, elevated blood triglycerides, high Body-Mass-Index (BMI) and increased abdominal or waist circumference measures. Members ...
Care at Home
Overview Discovery Health Medical Scheme members have access to benefits and healthcare services in the comfort of your home. You are afforded peace of mind that the highest possible safety and quality standards are maintained in the home-setting ...