GHS has signed on to use the Telcare Blood Glucose Meter, combined with a secure, privacy-protected cloud-based care management server with automated messaging and reporting.
The device establishes a constant connection that relays blood sugar data between patient and doctor, with immediate messaging back to the patient, resulting in more customized treatment plans.
(GHS) is using the Telcare blood glucose management system as part of an employee wellness initiative. Selected employees at GHS are using the meters on a pilot basis, and the health system plans to make the Telcare meter broadly available to additional diabetic employees later this year.
"The Telcare system creates a year-round culture of care by digitizing a consistent support mechanism that's so crucial for diabetics to control their blood sugar levels," said Dr. Angelo Sinopoli, GHS chief medical officer. "Employee wellness is important to our company, and cellular-enabled glucose meters allow a new level of care and control for our diabetic employees."