www.phs.org/Medicaid 5 The “Food as Medicine” benefit is now offered in New Mexico to pregnant Medicaid members with diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, and gestational). The program offers healthy meals to support well-being during and after pregnancy. Presbyterian Health Plan aims to address food insecurity and diet-related diseases during pregnancy. Focusing on your health during pregnancy is crucial for the wellbeing of both you and your baby. Uncontrolled diabetes during pregnancy can lead to complications for both mom and baby. Uncontrolled diabetes during pregnancy increases the risk of: • Preeclampsia, or high blood pressure • Needing a cesarean section • Potential worsening of existing diabetes-related complications, like eye or kidney problems Babies are at risk of: • Developing birth defects • Being born larger than average • Having low blood sugar and breathing problems • Jaundice, which is excess bilirubin that causes yellowing of the skin and eyes All these risks to babies increase the chance of hospitalization after birth. Give your baby the best start with the Food as Medicine benefit Uncontrolled diabetes puts both mom and baby at extra risk of obesity and Type 2 diabetes later in life. Managing diabetes through diet, exercise, and prescribed medications is vital to lessen the risks and ensure a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and baby. The Food as Medicine benefit will provide: • Home-delivered meals that are healthy, tasty, and ready to heat • Grocery boxes that include food you can use to prepare your own meals (as availability allows) Presbyterian Health Plan offers this benefit to Turquoise Care members. Members who qualify must enroll during pregnancy. They are eligible for up to two months postpartum. Speak to your provider for a Food as Medicine referral. Talk with them for more information on diabetes during pregnancy, risk factors, and prevention. If you have questions, please call the Presbyterian Customer Service Center at the number on the back of your member ID card. We’ll help you make appointments, get transportation to provider visits, and have 24/7 access to a PresRN phone advice line. Available to Turquoise Care members. I’M DETERMINED TO STAY STRONG AND HEALTHY FOR MY BABY.
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