What you need to know
You can prevent serious complications of diabetes such as blindness, kidney disease, heart disease and stroke by participating in this Health Action Plan. Learn self-management skills to decrease your risks of complications and improve your health.
How the Plan Works
This 90-day plan provides an overview of the seven core areas of diabetes management: healthy eating, being active, monitoring, taking medication, problem solving, reducing risks and healthy coping. It also includes developing a personalized plan to achieve your goals to control diabetes.
Employee spouses are not eligible to participate in this Health Action Plan. But, those enrolled in Sandia medical coverage can complete certain activities for up to $50 each year. Go to Join a Health Action Plan to learn more.
Your Checklist
Your first step is to attend a 60-minute one-on-one appointment with a certified diabetes educator to assess your knowledge and skills and create your personalized plan, including scheduling follow-up appointments.
- Meet with your certified diabetes educator monthly during the course of the Health Action Plan.
- Meet with a fitness professional for a physical fitness assessment.
After 90 days, attend a 30-minute exit consultation with your certified diabetes educator to discuss your progress toward reaching your goals and your ongoing treatment plan.
Resources and Supporting Activities
- Fitness classes – Our staff of certified exercise professionals offer a variety of onsite group fitness classes. To participate, you must complete the PAR-Q form.
- Fitness facilities – Fitness facilities are open to the entire workforce and offer a variety of cardio and resistance training equipment, perfect for morning, lunchtime, or after-work exercise sessions. To use the facilities, you must complete the PAR-Q form, and in New Mexico, you must also schedule a gym orientation. Call 505-844-2437 to schedule your orientation.
- Mobility and Strength labs
- Onsite biometric screenings – View the [calendar] to find a screening event or call 505-284-4700 in New Mexico (925-294-2700 in California) to schedule.
- Request an appointment with a certified diabetes educator.
- Whil – Guided stress reduction and mindfulness activities
- Virgin Pulse – Track your activity and healthy habits
- MyFitnessPal – Track your food
- Zipongo – Recipes (login under Sandia Health Plan with your Virgin Pulse account)
- FollowMyHealth
- Mindful Mondays
Earn Virgin Pulse points
- Receive 500 Virgin Pulse points for attending events by video or Skype
- Receive 1,000 Virgin Pulse points for attending an appointment or live class
Contact Employee Health Services
Preventive Health Services (New Mexico)
505-284-4700, Option 1 (phone lines open at 7 a.m.)
MO307 (behind Buildings 831 and 832)
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday
Preventive Health Services (California)
925-294-3500
Building 925 and MO32/Life Design Center
7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday
Quick Tip
Each week you will receive an email with tips and bonus activities related to this Health Action Plan. Get the most out of your program by reviewing your tips and trying out the suggested activities.