Focus on heart-friendly habits this month! Brisk walks, lots of water and healthy foods like beans, oats, rice, eggs and veggies. Try home exercises like wall push-ups, seated leg lifts (lift one leg out and hold for 2-3 seconds; change legs and repeat), and chair squats (lower into chair until almost seated, then stand back up; do 10-20 reps).

Callback Feature

Have you had to wait for a long time when trying to call in for help? Use the callback feature. It allows you to get a callback in the same order we received your call. This allows you to hang up while still holding your place in line. No more waiting on the phone for a long time. When it is your turn, an agent will return your call. Make sure you don't have a spam blocker on and that your phone allows calls from unknown contacts.

Helpline Survey

After contacting one of our helplines, you will receive a text message from SoonerCare with a link to a short survey about your experience with us. This message is not a scam. Please take a minute to fill out the survey. Your input is very important to us. It helps us improve our service.

If you have diabetes, SoonerCare is here to help. We have many tools to help you live better with diabetes.

• Free Training: You can get 10 hours of training during your first year. After that, you can get two hours each year. Some of the training is one-on-one, and some is in groups. The training is covered by SoonerCare, with no cost to you.
• What it Offers: You'll learn how to manage your diabetes better, be more active and eat better. After the training, most people live healthier. They have fewer hospital visits and a lower risk of kidney, nerve and eye damage.
• Where to Start: Ask your provider to contact a covered diabetes self-management program. Ask about getting a 90-day supply of your maintenance drugs for diabetes too. You might also be eligible for a continuous glucose monitor if you take insulin. It shows blood sugar levels in real time — day and night — without frequent finger sticks. People using monitors say they feel more confident, less anxious and more in control of their health. Ask your provider about a continuous glucose monitor.

The American Heart Association focuses on bringing awareness to the eight pillars of health:

1. Physical activity
2. Eating healthy
3. Quitting tobacco and nicotine products
4. Healthy sleep
5. Managing weight
6. Managing blood pressure
7. Managing blood sugar
8. Managing cholesterol

Making small lifestyle changes can make a big impact on your health. SoonerCare offers members several benefits to help you start your journey to better health. Learn more about tobacco cessation, diabetes programs and benefits and nutritional services.