Diabetes Rewind Programme - Argus Bermuda
ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re pleased to announce that Argus and BF&M have completed their amalgamation.
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The Diabetes Rewind Programme at Island Health Services helps tackle type 2 diabetes by supporting weight loss, reducing medications and costs, improving health, and even achieving remission. Best of all, it’s fully covered for Argus insureds* — no copay required.
The Bermuda Diabetes Association Programme
This face-to-face group programme, created in partnership with the Bermuda Diabetes Association, is a self-management approach – personalised to your goals and tailored to your lifestyle. This programme seeks to make long-term diet and behavioural changes and includes GP goal setting and routine medical check-ins.
Learn more about the Diabetes Rewind Programme
Frequently Asked Questions
Diabetes has a 13% incidence on island – markedly higher than comparable countries. Left unchecked, the progressively degenerative impact of the disease diminishes quality of life and leads to lifelong use of medication and medical intervention. However, for many the condition is reversible Diabetes rewind programmes worldwide have demonstrated dramatic improvement both in quality of life and the reduction in cost of care through the removal of medical dependency.
Eligibility is determined after an initial consultation and full health assessment provided by the IHS or FPG physicians.
Yes, if you are an Argus member, your GP can provide a referral by calling 236-0001 or emailing admin@fpg.bm.
While the pilot programme is specific to Argus Insureds, it will become available to members of alternative health insurance companies later on.
All Argus Insureds are covered in full (no copay) except for participants in the Safeguard, Safeguard Plus and Essential plans.
If you have any questions about the Diabetes Rewind Programme or how to enroll, please email admin@fpg.bm or call 236-0001.