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Did You Know Taking Certain Medications Can Raise Your Risk of Diabetes?

Diabetes is a serious health issue and early detection is vital. If you’re taking medicine for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, talk to your health care provider. If you are at risk, you may need a simple test to check your blood glucose levels.

Continue Your Care After a Hospital/ER Visit

Were you just in the hospital or ER? Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do next? Watch this short video and let us help you take the next step toward wellness.

Managing My Condition

While out on a run, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Customer Advocate Marissa bumps into her good friend and they start discussing her mother’s health. The Customer Advocate shares a bit of insight with her friend, letting her know that there are options for her mother to get extended help with managing her diabetes. Follow along to learn more about our Customer Advocate and her life outside of BCBSMT.

What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor?

Getting to know your new doctor can be a bit overwhelming or scary. But having an open and honest relationship with them means better care for you. Check out the advice that our customer advocate gives to Victor who just switched to a new health care provider.

Chief Medical Officer Recommends Regular Blood Pressure Checkups

High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms. That’s why it is so important to have your blood pressure checked at each visit with your health care provider or specialist. If untreated, high blood pressure can damage your kidneys or cause a heart attack or stroke. In this video, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Lechner shares a message for every adult about blood pressure.