4 things you need to know about Diabetes & CG Zest Wellness
We at CG Zest Wellness acknowledge that Diabetes is a problem.
This is why we screen for diabetes, provide education, resources and awareness, actively campaign to reverse and prevent diabetes and support the whole person on their Diabetes journey.
Read more about each way we work to help improve the lives of our members below!
1. We screen for diabetes.
Our CG Zest Wellness Biometric Program actively screens members for diabetes in addition to cardiovascular risk factors.
How do we screen for diabetes?
We take a simple finger prick blood sample (or capillary sample) using the latest point of care testing technology. Our screening technology tests for both fasting and non-fasting blood glucose (also known as blood sugar level).
Yes – members do not need to fast. Fasting is optional and also makes it convenient to participate in the workplace!
Our trained nurses will provide a non-diagnostic screening result & lifestyle consultation. We follow the ranges from the American Diabetes Association and advise if your number are ideal, borderline/high or critical. This is called a triage system and our nurses advise on next steps.
We also give members instant access to their confidential results to share with their medical team on our Biometric Platform. We also allow members to track their Biometric results on our CG Zest Wellness App.
Screenings do Matter - Our Interventions save lives!
Since 2019 we have reduced the number of members with critical diabetic ranges detected from 8 members in 2019 to only 1 ciritical range in 2020 and down to 0 in 2021.
This means every ciritcal member we detect is a person in need of emergency medical intervention. Once detected through a simple finger prick blood sample we recommend they seek immediate medical attention. These people, without CG Zest Wellness Biometic screening may have gone undetected or unmanged resulting in devistating life changing consequences such as blindess, amputations and even risking death. Read more about complications of poorly managed diabetes here: https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes/complications
Much appreciation needs to go to the CG Zest Wellness Champions who work with our CG Zest Wellness Co-ordinatiors each year to plan their Annual Biometric Screening. This extra-ciricular activity not only elevates the wellbeing of their colleagues but also detects people at risk of serious health complications.
Based on aggregate data from 1735 members who attended screening between 2018 and 2021 the average blood glucose of or members has reduced. This shows a trend in the right direction.
2. CG Campaigns for Diabetes Education & Awareness
Our CG Zest Wellness APP has custom Diabetes disease management education and supportive tips. See ‘Journeys’. Read more here: https://cgzestwellnessblog.com/blog/2020/11/9/live-well-with-diabetes?rq=diabetes
CG staff enjoy creating Awareness of Diabetes through participation in the Annual World Diabetes Day Blue Circle. (pictured above)
Our Zest Wellness Co-ordinators facilitate diabetes lunch and learns and workshops around healthy nutrition/sleep/exercise.
We thrive on providing educational resources such as Blogs, Podcasts, and Webinars.
See Episode 14 For the Dish on Diabetes here: https://cgzestwellness.com/podcastwebinars)
Click here to download your complimentary Diabetes Management Workbook
3. CG Sponsors Reversing and Prevention of Diabetes
o CG Zest Wellness has designed and implemented custom community programs that target diabetes management. In the Bahamas, our successful ‘InControl’ program collaborated with clinical teams to support diabetes in reversing or controlling its condition. Read more here: https://cgzestwellnessblog.com/blog/2016/8/2/neb3wbmigw33718mwqxz55hd4udihh?rq=diabetes
CG also sponsors local Diabetes Charities that conduct community Diabetes Screening (for example Cayman Diabetes Association).
Our holistic CG Zest Wellness program promotes a healthy lifestyle through step challenges/fitness classes/mindfulness workshops/nutrition workshops and more. All of these positive lifestyle interventions contribute to reversing and preventing type 2 diabetes in our communities.
Biometric Screening Consults offer a holistic lifestyle consultation with a nurse to provide individualized lifestyle advice for each individual at risk of diabetes. We also offered Lifestyle Support through our Virtual Lifestyle Consults during COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020. Some members actively take charge of diabetes during this challenging time through better nutrition habits and exercise plans.
4. CG Supports
Disease Management Support
Our Premier Health members can access clinical support through our Disease Management Program.
Mental Wellbeing Support.
Managing a health condition like Diabetes can be both physically and mentally challenging. On-demand professional counseling through CG’s EAP program can provide peace of mind and support for the tougher days living with diabetes. Talking about diabetes to a mental health professional is not just for diabetes and can also be beneficial for family members or carers who look after loved ones with diabetes.
