November 25′ Newsletter
November 2025
November Spotlight: National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month—a time to raise awareness and encourage proactive health choices. This year’s theme focuses on taking action to prevent diabetes-related health issues. Diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are too high and can lead to serious complications involving the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and even certain types of cancer.
The good news is that managing your health can make a big difference. By adopting healthy habits—such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and routine checkups—you can help prevent or delay diabetes related complications. While treating chronic conditions like diabetes can be costly, there are smart ways to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses and stay on top of your health.
- Make Healthy Lifestyle Changes: Improve your
nutrition, get regular exercise, limit alcohol, and quit smoking. - Take Advantage of Preventive Care: Screenings, and annual checkups are often low-cost or fully covered. Anthem Preventive Care
- Stick with In-Network Providers: Using doctors and labs within your plan helps keep costs predictable.
- Explore Anthem Resources: Log in at Anthem.com/ca or use the Sydney Health App.
- Note Enrolled in Anthem? Check your health plan’s portal or app for similar tools and supports.
Diabetes Prevention Program
Benefits to you: Lark’s virtual DPP coaching
helps reduce your risk of developing type 2
diabetes by addressing underlying risk factors
and guiding you through small, personalized
lifestyle changes that can lower your risk by over
50%.
Scan the QR code to get started through
Anthem’s Sydney Health app.
Note: this program is only available on Mobile devices
Support for Your Health and Well-Being
Managing a chronic condition like diabetes can be challenging—but you don’t have to do it alone. Anthem’s Condition Care Program provides personalized support to help you stay on track with your health.
- 24/7 Nurse Support: Call 1-800-700-9184
- Care Management: Call 1-866-962-0957
- Case Management Support: Call 1-888-613-1130
With Thanksgiving approaching, November offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on gratitude, manage stress, and support mental well-being.
Gratitude goes beyond simply saying “thank you”—it’s a powerful habit that can improve sleep, boost happiness, and strengthen relationships. Studies show that people who regularly practice gratitude often feel healthier and more resilient, even during difficult times. As the holiday season begins, consider simple ways to express appreciation— whether through kind words, handwritten notes, or thoughtful gestures that uplift those around you.
As the holiday season begins, look for easy ways to share appreciation—with words, notes, or thoughtful actions.
Mental health support is available through virtual platforms:
- Talkspace on Anthem: Confidential access to licensed therapists via the Anthem app. See the flyer for setup instructions. Click here
- Rula Mental Health Support: Connect with licensed
providers for virtual therapy. Visit rula.com/hsp or call (323) 676-7360. Click here
Honoring Caregivers: Support, Resources, and Self-Care
November is also National Family Caregiver’s Month—a time to recognize and support the millions of people who care for loved ones. Whether it’s an aging parent, a partner with health challenges, or a child with special needs, caregiving is a profound act of love. But it can also be overwhelming.
Whether you’re a caregiver or simply managing life’s
challenges, support is available. Here are some valuable resources for both caregivers and non-caregivers:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Take Advantage of valuable support resources available to you. Click below to explore both options:
- Anthem Medical Benefits: Includes 3 free in person or virtual counseling visits per household member, per issue, each year.
- Anthem Life and AD&D: Additional support resources available.
- Caregiver Support Network
- Go to anthem.com/ca
- Log in to your member portal
- Click on the Care tab
- Select Community Resources
Search for free or reduced cost services in your community like medical care, housing, food assistance, childcare, and more.
This article is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be exhaustive, nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as professional advice. Readers should contact a health professional for appropriate advice. © 2025 Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. All rights reserved.
