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Whether you’re trying to get healthy or stay healthy, you need the best care. As a CareFirst Medicare Advantage Dual Prime (HMO-SNP) member, you have access to programs and resources to help you take an active role in your health, treat any health issues and enjoy a healthier future. You’ll find more information below on some health and wellness tips and plan features to help you live your best life.
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Blood PressureThat’s because most people do not have any warning signs or symptoms, and do not know that they are at risk for heart disease and stroke. If you have a history of high blood pressure, it is important to make lifestyle changes.
CholesterolCholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs. It comes from two sources:
There are no signs or symptoms of high cholesterol. Getting your cholesterol checked with a simple blood test is the only way you can know if you are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
You can help prevent and manage high cholesterol by making healthy choices and by managing any health conditions you may have.
Learn the facts about high cholesterol
DiabetesDiabetes is a disease when your blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat turns into glucose (sugar) for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach, makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get into the cells of our bodies. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes sugar to build up in your blood. When your blood sugar is controlled, you feel better – you can have more energy, less sick days, and delay diabetes problems.
Be sure to:
For more information, download the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse publication, Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.
Influenza (Flu)The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine by the end of October, if possible.
People who have the flu often feel some or all of these signs and symptoms:
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Less often, a person might also get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes or possibly their nose. Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and people with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.
The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because these two types of illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. In general, the flu is worse than the common cold, and symptoms are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder than the flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems, such as pneumonia, bacterial infections, or hospitalizations. Flu can have very serious associated complications.
Because colds and flu share many symptoms, it can be difficult (or even impossible) to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. Special tests that usually must be done within the first few days of illness can tell if a person has the flu.
The symptoms of flu can include fever or feeling feverish/chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue (tiredness). Cold symptoms are usually milder than the symptoms of flu. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose. Colds generally do not result in serious health problems.
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