Diabetes is experiencing an upward trend in the United States in recent years. This is not only costly, it also frequently presents with medical complications. Additionally, there has been a steady and concurrent rise of pre-diabetes among adult patients.

  • Over 30 million people in the US suffer from diabetes1
  • More than 100 million U.S. adults are now living with diabetes or prediabetes2
  • Poorly controlled diabetes is typically accompanied by several medical complications and financial burden, accounting for an estimated $327 billion in cost annually3
  • 67.3% of the cost for diabetes care in the U.S. is provided by government insurance; 30.7% is paid for by private insurance; and 2% is by the uninsured4

Virtual Care is VitalCare

VitalCare for diabetes

VitalCare’s easy-to-use  remote patient monitoring solution makes managing diabetes simple. 

 

 Patient is empowered to manage their condition

Allows care team to perform patient assessment through completed surveys and questionnaires that patients complete at their leisure

Provides alerts to notify the care team when established thresholds are breached and allows for immediate follow-up action

Patient can message their care team with concerns or to request information

Provides the care team with the ability to communicate as needed through through a variety of tools

Increase Patient Engagement
Patients are constantly sent education materials, videos and content specific to their condition(s). Patients who receive diabetes education have a lower hemoglobin A1C. They also have a lower risk of diabetes-related health complications and depression.
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Easy-to-Use Devices
Patients can use a glucometer to test glucose levels daily, or as often as needed. These readings are then shared automatically with patients’ healthcare providers without any action required by the patient.
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Improved Compliance
Each patient has unique needs and often this requires taking medication, increasing activity, , or eating a well balanced diet to lower their risk for health problems. VitalCare monitors activity, medication and diet adherence. Care teams and loved ones can also send gentle reminders to ensure patients are following their care plans.
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Frequent Communication
Video and asynchronous communication with health coaches, doctors, nurses, dietitians and physical therapists is accessible with the push of a button 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Contact Us Today to Learn More on How VitalCare Can Help Manage Your Diabetes Population

VitalTech works with providers to overcome challenges and produce the best outcomes for patients and/or members. Offering convenient, patient-centered quality care is our top priority.

 

We will work for you and with you to ensure your patients are receiving the treatment they deserve, anytime and anywhere to support beneficial behavioral changes.

1,2:  https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2017/p0718-diabetes-report.html
3, 4: https://www.diabetes.org/resources/statistics/cost-diabetes#:~:text=People%20with%20diagnosed%20diabetes%20incur,in%20the%20absence%20of%20diabetes.

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VitalTech is committed to raising awareness and providing ways to manage diabetes. Let’s start with the facts.
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