National Diabetes Month comes every November and is a time for organizations like the American Diabetes Association and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to raise awareness regarding prevention and management of diabetes.
Why is diabetes management so important?
Managing diabetes is crucial for preventing high blood sugar levels from damaging blood vessels, nerves, and major organs over time. This drastically lowers your risk of life-altering health complications like heart disease, blindness and kidney failure.
The importance of maintaining daily well-being
Managing sugar levels is important for making sure the body is performing optimally. Keeping blood sugar levels in range ensures that the body stays properly fueled, keeping energy levels up throughout the day, feeling less sluggish and clear minded. It also allows the body to heal properly from cuts or sores and allows the body to fight off infections.
A study published by the National Institutes of Health found that the daily time needed for effective diabetes self-care is about four hours for adults, far more than most people can afford to carve out of their day. Teladoc Health offers members a personalized experience that helps individuals understand their blood sugar, develop healthy lifestyle habits and improve glycemic control.
Behavior change is hard, but with our data-driven approach we can help make it easier. Our solution leverages the individuals’ health metrics, behavioral patterns and preferences to trigger timely, actionable feedback that inspires better health decisions. Teladoc Health expert coaches help reinforce good habits in ways that fit our members’ lives, whether that’s through one-on-one sessions or reaching out when glucose levels are out of range.
Mark’s story
“Having consistent feedback and data allows me to connect what I’m eating with both my weight and my glucose levels,” he said.
Over time, he has lost more than 40 pounds and significantly lowered his A1c while establishing healthy habits.
That ability to uncover patterns through connected devices and longitudinal data is what Teladoc Health is designed to support, helping members and care teams recognize meaningful trends sooner and make more informed decisions before small issues become larger health challenges.
Key features
- A smart blood glucose meter that connects to member’s Teladoc Health account, and provides real-time feedback
- Unlimited strips and lancets to remove barriers for consistent checking and automatically sent to member’s front door
- Personalized support from certified diabetes care and education specialists
- Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) integration for existing users
- Personalized prompts, real-time feedback, and tailored recommendations help members build healthier habits and stay engaged in their diabetes management journey.
Expert coaching
- Expert health coaches help set goals and support accountability based on the ADCES curriculum and American Diabetes Association standards of medical practice
- Alert response coaches offer real-time support for out-of-range readings 24 hours a day
- 1:1 live coaching
Measurable Clinical Outcomes:
- 1.1% average HbA1c reduction within 90 days, sustained for the duration of
membership - 2.1% average estimated HbA1c reduction for members with a starting HbA1c above 8%
- $131 per participant per month (PPPM) in cost savings
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