Diabetes is one of the most prevalent health conditions in the United States, with more than 38 million Americans currently living with it. However, over one in five of those individuals do not know they have the disease, posing significant health risks and underscoring the urgent need for increased education, screening, and early detection and intervention.
The 8.7 million undiagnosed Americans are at risk of developing serious complications, including heart disease, kidney failure, blindness, and nerve damage. Undiagnosed diabetes also contributes to the country’s financial burden: In 2022, the estimated total cost of diabetes in the US was $412.9 billion – $306.6 billion attributed to direct medical costs and $106.3 billion to indirect costs like reduced productivity.
MedBen WellLiving helps manage diabetes and prevent long-term complications by detecting and treating the condition as early as possible. For members at high risk, our wellness program offers individualized education and counseling by an RN Health Consultant and offered customized diabetes education and counseling on a scheduled basis.
From 2020 to 2024, WellLiving clients spent, on average, 5.9% less on diabetes care than non-WellLiving clients. Get more information about all the ways WellLiving can improve employee health by contacting your broker or call MedBen Marketing.