ForaCare Supports World Diabetes Day

Over 30 million Americans have diabetes, and 90% to 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. If diabetes is not managed correctly, health complications such as high blood pressure, neuropathy, and heart disease can occur.

A healthier lifestyle is always recommended to minimize health risks. But for even greater results, have your patients get started with ForaCare’s remote patient monitoring solution for diabetes! Our RPM solution has already been successful in significantly lowering HbA1c levels and improving patients’ quality of life.

In a recent study conducted by the Medical University of South Carolina, FORA® devices were shown to reduce participants’ HbA1c by 0.99% after 6 months. A 1% reduction in HbA1c can also result in a 21% reduction in diabetes-related deaths, a 37% reduction in retinopathy and neuropathy, a 14% reduction in heart attacks, and a 45% reduction in cardiovascular death.

ForaCare’s remote patient monitoring solution requires minimal training for physicians and patients because it’s so simple to use.

Patients receive a FORA glucometer—either the Premium V10 BLE or Test N’GO Advance—both of which wirelessly connect to the FORA 24/7 HealthView Telehealth System. This platform allows physicians to remotely monitor patients in real time anytime, anywhere. And since clinicians can receive text or email alerts regarding any abnormal data, it’s possible to intervene in an emergency and prevent complications.

Today, on World Diabetes Day, is the perfect time to get started with ForaCare’s remote patient monitoring solution. Contact us for a demonstration at 805-498-8188 or service@foracare.com.

Diabetes Alert Day Brings Awareness to the Risk Factors

An estimated 84.1 million Americans have prediabetes, a condition in which glucose levels are elevated but not enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.

Are you at risk?

The most common form of diabetes is type 2, which is caused by genes, ethnicity and age as well as lifestyle factors including physical inactivity, obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Although it is not possible to change your genetic information, there are plenty of lifestyle choices you can make to minimize your risk.

Lose weight, stay active and eat healthy.

Just 10-15 pounds in weight loss could make a huge difference. Once you achieve your weight goal, stay active to keep those pounds off. Pair this with a reduced-calorie meal plan and your chance of developing type 2 diabetes will be reduced.

If you have recently been diagnosed, remember one of the best ways to manage your diabetes is to check your blood glucose levels every day.  Your levels will allow you to make decisions about food, physical activity and medication.

As a company focused on chronic disease management, ForaCare can help you manage your diabetes with our innovative medical devices.

Help us bring awareness to the risks by sharing #diabetesalertday.