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Diabetes

Procedure Overview

This is a condition where the body can’t use glucose, a type of sugar, normally and its level in the blood rises. This care bundle includes 2 visits with a specialist for evaluation and management of your diabetes.

How Are These Numbers Calculated?

The cost information on this website is estimated and is based on roughly 67.6 million claims from a set of insurers and their reported negotiated rates with providers. These estimates are trended to and considered valid through July 1, 2019 based upon claims paid between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2017.

Cost Overview

National Average

$ 336

Florida State Average

258

Our prices are estimates based on an average and may not be your actual costs. Your costs may be higher or lower for a number of reasons, including insurance deductibles, how sick you are, or other factors.

Cost Breakdowns

Our estimated cost information is not a guarantee of payment or benefits. Your actual costs may be higher or lower than the estimate.

Diabetes

This procedure includes the following steps and procedures. Costs are broken out by step.

STEP 1
Office Visit with Specialist for Evaluation

Two visits with a specialist for a detailed evaluation and treatment of your diabetes

NATIONAL

$ 336

State ()

NA

TOTAL

NATIONAL

$ 336

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What to Expect

Before you see your health care provider, learn more about this procedure, treatment or test. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary. This information is provided to help you understand what may happen during your visit or treatment.

About this Procedure

Diabetes makes your blood sugar higher than normal. After many years, too much sugar in the blood can cause problems in your body. It can harm your eyes, kidneys, nerves, skin, heart, and blood vessels.

  • You could have eye problems. You could have trouble seeing, especially at night. Light could bother your eyes. You could become blind.
  • Your feet and skin can develop sores and infections. If it goes on too long, your toes, foot, or leg may need to be amputated. Infection can also cause pain and itching in your feet, legs, and other areas.
  • Diabetes may make it harder to control your blood pressure and cholesterol. This can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other problems. It can become harder for blood to flow to the legs and feet.
  • Nerves in the body can become damaged, causing pain, tingling, and loss of feeling. Nerve damage can also make it harder for men to have an erection.
  • You could have problems digesting the food you eat. You could feel weakness or have trouble having a bowel movement.
  • High blood sugar and other problems can lead to kidney damage. Your kidneys might not work as well and may even stop working. As a result, you might need dialysis or a kidney transplant.
  • You will use a special device called a glucose meter to test your blood sugar. 
  • Your doctor will also tell you what blood sugar numbers you are trying to achieve. This is called managing your blood sugar. These goals will be set for different times during the day.
  • Your doctor may ask you to take a medicine called an ACE inhibitor or a different medicine called an ARB, for high blood pressure or kidney problems.
  • Your doctor may ask you to take a medicine called a statin to keep your cholesterol down.
  • Your doctor may ask you to take aspirin to prevent heart attacks. Ask your doctor if aspirin is right for you.
  • Regular exercise is good for people with diabetes. Talk to your doctor first about what exercises are best for you and how much you need.
  • DO NOT smoke. Smoking makes diabetes complications worse. If you do smoke, work with your doctor to find a way to quit.

It is important to keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol in a healthy range. You will need to check your blood sugar level to see how you are doing. To prevent heart disease and stroke, you may be asked to take medicine and change how you live:

How to Prepare

Sometimes there are things you can do that may positively affect your outcome. Here are some examples. Be sure to follow any instructions given to you by your provider.

On the Day of the Procedure

  • People who take control of their own diabetes care by eating healthy foods and living an active lifestyle often have good control of their blood sugar levels. Still, regular health checkups and tests are needed. 
  • See your diabetes doctor for an exam every 3 to 6 months. During this exam, your doctor should check your blood pressure, weight and feet.
  • See your dentist every 6 months.
  • An eye doctor should check your eyes every year. If the exam shows no problems developing, you can have your eyes checked every 2 years. See an eye doctor who takes care of people with diabetes.
  • If you have eye problems because of diabetes, you will probably see your eye doctor more often.
  • Your doctor should check the pulses in your feet and your reflexes at least once a year.

What to Ask

To get the best quality of care, be informed! Don’t be afraid to ask for a clearer explanation or to ask questions. Consider these topics when talking with your provider.

Questions to Ask Your Provider

  • Do you or the clinic/hospital have a Diabetes Health Educator available for me to talk to? 
  • What results might one have to have to be diagnosed with Diabetes? 
  • How often should I check my feet? What should I do when I check them? What problems should I call my provider about?
  • How should I take care of my feet every day? What type of shoes and socks should I wear?
  • What type of exercise program should I do? What type of activities should I avoid?
  • When should I check my blood sugar when I exercise? Should I eat before or during exercise? 
  • If I lose weight and lower my BMI to a healthy range, will my Type 2 Diabetes go away?
  • When should I next have an eye doctor check my eyes?
  • How often should I check my blood sugar level at home?

Related Procedures

Here are some other procedures and tests that may relate to your condition, or could serve as alternative options to explore with your provider. Remember that individual treatment plans and patient experiences may vary.

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