A cellular glucometer is a key tool for effectively managing diabetes by enabling regular monitoring and timely intervention. This article explores the features, benefits, and how to use the FDA-cleared Tenovi Cellular Glucometer, a remote patient monitoring (RPM) device that simplifies blood glucose tracking for both patients and healthcare providers.
Diabetes and Remote Patient Monitoring
With nearly 29.7 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes and an additional 8.7 million remaining undiagnosed, the need for effective remote glucose monitoring solutions is more critical than ever. Diabetes management, lifestyle choices, and prevention are key to minimizing the risks associated with diabetes. Risk factors for diabetes-related complications include smoking, overweight and obesity, physical inactivity, high A1C levels, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Some benefits of remote patient monitoring include the following.
- Reduced hospitalizations
- Shorter hospital stays if the patient can be discharged with an RPM device for use at home
- Fewer visits to the emergency room
- Improved health outcomes for patients in rural areas
- Preventative management for chronic conditions
- Reduced risk of illnesses for patients and healthcare workers
What is a Cellular Glucometer?
A remote patient monitoring glucometer is a medical device used for remote glucose monitoring that helps patients and physicians manage diabetes by transmitting blood glucose readings to care teams. With remote glucose monitoring, physicians can identify complications early and provide prompt treatment between visits.
A cellular glucometer is an RPM blood glucose meter with built-in cellular transmission capability for diabetes management. Cellular RPM devices do not require an app, pairing, WiFi or Bluetooth connection, or setup process. This seamless integration makes them ideal for patients of all tech-savvy levels.
The following section highlights the Tenovi Cellular Glucometer, which offers a one-step, seamless recording of blood glucose.
How to Use the Tenovi RPM Glucometer
Tenovi RPM Blood Glucose Meter automatically transmits readings wirelessly in near real-time through the Tenovi cloud to the Tenovi RPM dashboard or one of our 100+ RPM partner platforms. Through Tenovi’s advanced system integrations, physicians can view the measurements in the Tenovi dashboard or their proprietary platform.
The Tenovi cellular glucometer kit includes a remote blood glucose monitor, a lancing device, a testing solution, custom lancets, and test strips. It is ready to use immediately, eliminating the hassle of device setup for quick and easy monitoring of diabetes patients.
Below are tips for how to use the Tenovi Cellular Glucometer.
First, gather all the materials. Then, perform the following steps with clean hands.
- Insert the test strip into the meter.
- Wipe your finger with an alcohol pad and let it dry.
- Gently prick the side of the finger with the lancet.
- Place a drop of blood onto the test strip and wait for the reading.
This quick video shows you how to set up and use the Tenovi Cellular RPM Glucometer.
Tenovi Cellular Glucometer Supply Replenishment Program
Tenovi works exclusively with chronic care management, telehealth, RPM service, and software companies that offer healthcare providers remote patient monitoring devices and solutions. Because Tenovi tracks and analyzes patient usage of lancets and test strips, we can automatically ship refill supplies. This ensures that patients always have the necessary blood glucose monitoring supplies for proper blood glucose monitoring.
Tenovi Technical Support
Remote patient monitoring devices provide assurance and quality of care for patients with chronic conditions. However, patients may require guidance and support to ensure accurate measurements. Therefore, Tenovi offers a HIPAA-compliant technical support team that helps patients and providers get started with the RPM technology and troubleshoot any issues.
Tenovi’s technical support associates are trained to provide clear and friendly instructions on how to use RPM devices. By providing this level of support, Tenovi reduces healthcare providers’ workload, costs, and stress while enhancing the patient experience.
If you want to learn more about how Tenovi can help you deliver better care with remote patient monitoring, please schedule a free demo and consultation with us today.
