Diabetes care
Prescription refills, symptom check, nutrition advice
Diabetes care on your terms — because nobody knows your body better than you. Connect directly with a doctor to discuss signs and symptoms, get help managing your condition, or refill a prescription.
Refill your prescription
Don’t spend your whole day getting a refill. Connect with a doctor over video to refill your prescription from home. Pick-up at a pharmacy of your choice. Yep, it’s that simple.
  • Video prescription refill visit
    • Symptom assessment
    • Prescription, if recommended
    • Cost of medication
    • Prescription for controlled substances
    see all
Check-in with a clinician
A healthy body requires regular visits with your doctor, especially if you’re managing diabetes. According to MedlinePlus, you should see a doctor every 3 to 6 months if you have diabetes — and more frequently if you’re struggling to manage your condition. Be ready to discuss any recent lab work, what you’re eating, and how you’re feeling.
  • Video diabetes consult
    Connect with a clinician to discuss how you’re feeling and review your A1C and numbers from home.
    • Symptom assessment
    • Prescription, if recommended
    • Lab tests
    • In-person follow-up, if recommended
    see all
  • In-person diabetes consult
    Book an in-person consult if you need to check your vitals or get a physical exam. Be ready to share any recent labs, what you’re eating, and how you’re feeling.
    • Symptom assessment
    • Prescription, if recommended
    • Lab tests
    see all
Get an eye exam
Regular eye exams are an important part of managing diabetes. MedlinePlus recommends that you get your eyes checked every 1 to 2 years to helps detect diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts.
  • Comprehensive eye exam
    • Vision assessment (refraction)
    • Glaucoma assessment
    • Cataract assessment
    • Prescription for contact lenses
    • Eyeglasses or contact lenses
    see all
Nutrition counseling
What you eat directly impacts how you feel. Connect with a doctor, dietician, or nurse to discuss how you can improve your diet and better manage your diabetes. To get the most out of your visit, bring your food diary, any recent labs, and blood sugar logs.
  • Video nutrition consult
    • Medical history review
    • Lifestyle assessment
      see all
    Get a hemoglobin A1c lab test
    A hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) lab test estimates your average blood glucose levels and may help a clinician diagnose and treat pre-diabetes and diabetes.
    • In-person hemoglobin A1c lab test
      • Laboratory testing
      • Treatment plan
      see all
    Frequently asked questions
    About Sesame

    What is Sesame?

    Sesame is a direct-to-patient healthcare company that puts power back in the hands of people, not systems, so that everyone can access quality care at clear, upfront prices.

    Why is Sesame different?

    Sesame is the first direct-to-patient care marketplace that connects patients with real, quality doctors.

    Are doctors on Sesame board-certified?

    Yes, all doctors on Sesame are board-certified.

    Does Sesame work with insurance?

    Sesame services are paid directly, separate from health insurance.

    If your insurance includes a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you can use your funds from these accounts to pay for care on Sesame. Some of these plans include a debit card you can use to pay up front, and others require you to submit your receipt after your purchase.

    If your insurance includes out-of-network coverage and/or a deductible, you may be able to submit your receipt from Sesame for reimbursement. Eligibility is determined by your insurance company and will vary depending on your plan. Our team is here to help you - call us at 1 (877) 947-6411 with any questions.

    Is my payment and medical information safe?

    Sesame uses Stripe, the most trusted, secure third-party payment platform in the world. Stripe is used by large technology platforms like Lyft, Etsy, and Open Table.

    Stripe keeps your payment information for all future purchases on their secure servers and no one else receives access to your payment information.

    Sesame’s systems and platforms are all HIPAA compliant.

    What is Sesame’s cancellation policy?

    Sesame's no worries cancellation policy makes booking, cancelling, and rescheduling easy. Cancel up to 24 hours before your appointment and get a full refund. No questions asked.
    Yep, there’s even more.
    Doctors on Sesame can diagnose, treat, and manage just about anything.
    explore all services