Having good cardiometabolic health means your heart, blood vessels, and metabolism are all working well together. When everything’s running smoothly, your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes is lower.
Build healthy habits
Taking steps now can make a big difference in your future health, and Adobe offers a variety of resources to help you get started or stay on track.
Begin with getting your annual health check. Regular visits with your primary care provider (PCP) can help identify potential issues early, and Adobe’s medical plans cover most in-network preventive care at 100%.
Find out about Aetna’s preventive care resources.
Learn about preventive care for Kaiser members.
Then consider these small daily steps to improve your heart and metabolic health.
Know your numbers
Own your health by tracking the basics.
Know your numbers
Talk with your PCP about the recommended ranges for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, triglycerides, and waist circumference to improve your quality of life and reduce your health risk.
Get your numbers from your PCP or participate in a local biometric screening, if available.
Get moving
Regular movement is key to feeling your best.
Get moving
Start slowly with easier goals, and build up to 150 minutes a week of moderate exercise, like brisk walking or cycling under 10 mph.
Grab some weights for strength training. Or use your body as resistance: push-ups, pull-ups, squats, and planks all count.
Check out Adobe’s wellness centers and the Thrive Global app to help you get started.
Eat healthier
Add nutritious food to your diet for numerous health benefits.
Eat healthier
Set yourself up for success with a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while limiting added sugar, sodium, and alcohol.
Learn more about Adobe’s nutrition support benefits.
Get enough sleep
Make time for sleep to improve your mood and energy and lower the risk of illness.
Get enough sleep
Take small steps to improve sleep quality over time. Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep each night.
Check out Headspace, the Thrive Global app, and the Spring Health work-life resource page for resources.
Manage stress
Tame that fight-or-flight feeling for better health.
Manage stress
Get regular physical activity, practice mindfulness, and seek professional support when you need it. Talking to an objective listener is a great way to lighten the load.
Create a healthier future for yourself with Adobe’s emotional wellbeing benefits.
Cut back on alcohol and tobacco
Better health sometimes means scaling back.
Cut back on alcohol and tobacco
Adobe offers support to help you reduce your use of tobacco and other substances through your medical plan, the employee assistance program (EAP), and other wellbeing programs.
Receive specialized support for substance and alcohol use through virtual, outpatient, and inpatient services for Aetna members and Kaiser members.
Monitor your heart health
Keep on top of how effectively your heart and blood vessels are moving blood and oxygen throughout your body.
What to discuss with your PCP
Learn more about important indicators related to heart health, and discuss with your primary care provider (PCP) how you might use your Adobe benefits to build small habits into your routine to improve heart health.
Blood pressure: Regular blood pressure monitoring ensures your heart is pumping blood efficiently and your arteries are healthy. Consistently high blood pressure increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Cholesterol: Cholesterol checks measure the amount of the waxy, fat-like substance in your blood. While cholesterol is essential, having high levels—particularly of low-density lipoprotein (LDL)—can indicate an increased risk for heart disease.
Managing a cardiovascular condition
Coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, or stroke can significantly impact your life. If you or a dependent is living with a cardiovascular condition, Adobe offers resources to support you.
Aetna members
Aetna members
You have access to comprehensive medical and pharmacy benefits and a large provider network. Through Aetna’s condition management program, you can get paired with a qualified nurse, who is familiar with your condition, to help you make decisions and advocate for your health.
Kaiser members
Kaiser members
Learn more about medical coverage, and contact your primary care provider (PCP) with any care questions. Additionally, you can call 24/7 to talk to a nurse about your health questions.
Emotional support
Emotional support
Your Adobe emotional wellbeing and mental health care benefits can help you manage stress and navigate challenges that may come your way as a patient or a caregiver.
Aetna members can explore the AbleTo program [PDF] for extra support.
Monitor your metabolic health
How well does your body convert food into energy to function efficiently? Maintaining good metabolic health is crucial for reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes and stroke.
What to discuss with your PCP
Learn more about optimal ranges [PDF] for the following indicators, and use your Adobe benefits to build small habits to improve your metabolic health.
Fasting blood glucose: A simple blood test can show the level of sugar in your blood after fasting, indicating how well the body processes sugar derived from food. Elevated levels may signal a risk for diabetes.
Hemoglobin A1c: This test measures the average of your blood sugar levels over the past two to three months, providing a view of how well your body manages glucose over time.
Triglycerides: Triglycerides serve as a storage form of excess calories and are essential in moderation, but high levels can increase the risk of health problems.
Waist circumference: The measurement around the midpoint between the top of your hip bone and the bottom of your ribs can assess the amount of fat surrounding your vital organs, which is linked to a higher risk of chronic conditions.
Managing diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), which is an important source of energy. If you or a dependent is living with diabetes, Adobe offers resources to support you.
Aetna members
Aetna members
Take a look at the Aetna diabetes guide [PDF] to learn more about your medical plan and prescription drug coverage, and use the care checklist to help you stay on top of your preventive care visits and screenings.
Enroll in the condition management program to work with a qualified nurse, who is familiar with your condition, to help you feel your best and tackle complex conditions and care routines.
Kaiser members
Kaiser members
Visit Kaiser’s diabetes page to learn how to manage your blood sugar and get connected with a licensed care clinician to talk about your questions or concerns.
HMSA members
HMSA members
Visit HMSA’s diabetes page to find support for preventing diabetes and managing the condition, including a diabetes action plan.
Dental and vision care
Dental and vision care
Gum disease can make diabetes harder to control, and high blood sugar can make gum disease worse. Talk to your dentist about your dental plan’s coverage and screenings for diabetes patients.
Talk with your eye care provider about your vision plan’s coverage of services related to diabetic eye disease and retinal screenings for members with diabetes.
Visit Adobe’s dental and vision plans page for more information.
Emotional support
Emotional support
Managing a medical condition can be challenging. Use your Adobe benefits to manage stress. If you’re an Aetna member, consider participating in the AbleTo program [PDF] for extra support.