Virtual Take Charge provides participants with the knowledge and tools needed to develop lifestyle habits to help control diabetes, or to lower one’s risk of developing diabetes in the future, or even to support a loved one who lives with uncontrolled blood sugar.
There are four lessons in this course which are each broken down into several modules.
- Introduction to diabetes
- Nutrition for blood sugar control
- Counting carbohydrates
- Putting it all together
Open to members and non-members
You may be eligible for an incentive for completing Virtual Take Charge. Please check with your employer’s wellness program or Healthy Blue Rewards before you get started!
Looking for a health coach? Our Capital Blue health coaches come from a variety of health field backgrounds and are trained and certified in health coaching. They will cheer you on and provide personalized advice.
- Motivate and guide you toward better health
- Identify and build on your strengths
- Explore new skills and challenges with you
- Help you set realistic goals for lasting change and confidence
- Celebrate victories with positivity and appreciation
Members: First three, 30-minute sessions are free, then $25 for each 30-minute session
Non-members: $40 for each 30-minute session
Sessions are held at Capital Blue Cross Connect health and wellness centers locations in Enola or Saucon Valley.
The Health University includes courses as part of the Healthy Blue Rewards program. The University features videos, quizzes, exercises and other support tools and activities. Topics include:
- Living Lean (Nutrition)
- Living Free (Tobacco)
- Living Smart (Alcohol)
- Living Easy (Stress)
- Living Fit (Fitness)
- Living Well (Diabetes)
- Living Well Rested (Sleep)
Healthy Blue Rewards members - check benefits documents to confirm eligibility
In this course you will use a health and wellness approach to help you create better habits to support your goals toward weight loss. Adopting a lifestyle that includes healthy eating, getting regular physical activity and balancing the amount of calories you eat with the amount of calories you burn is key.
Open to members and non-members
You may be eligible for an incentive for completing Virtual Empower. Please check with your employer’s wellness program or Healthy Blue Rewards before you get started!