Research has shown that diabetes technologies are as important as or more important than medication in preventing complications. Remote glucose monitoring, managed from the comfort of one’s own home, is a diabetes management solution that effectively reduces complications, enhances quality of life, and decreases healthcare costs.
This article explores the concept of remote glucose monitoring, its mechanics, and recent advancements. Additionally, it provides an overview of diabetes statistics and introduces the Tenovi Remote Blood Glucose Monitor.
Diabetes Overview and Statistics
In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled. Currently 38 million people of all ages in the U.S. have diabetes. Moreover, 1 in 5 don’t know they have it. Additionally, diabetes is the most expensive chronic condition in our nation. The most significant medical expenditures are hospital admissions, prescription medications for complications of diabetes, anti-diabetic agents and diabetes supplies, and physician office visits.
With remote patient monitoring technology, people with diabetes can now use remote glucose monitoring devices at home quickly and efficiently. Devices like the Tenovi Remote Blood Glucose Monitor lets patients track their blood sugar levels quickly and the measurement is automatically sent to their doctor for analysis.. When a patient frequently monitors their blood glucose levels patients they are actively managing their condition. This puts them in a position to be in tune with their condition and symptoms.
What is Remote Glucose Monitoring?
A recent study by researchers at UT Southwestern found that telemedicine and continuous remote glucose monitoring significantly reduced the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with Type 1 diabetes. With remote glucose monitoring, a diabetic patient’s blood glucose levels are regularly monitored. Physicians or other qualified healthcare professionals set vital sign reading thresholds and can be immediately alerted if fluctuations are recorded.
As a result, remote patient monitoring technologies help reduce hospital readmissions because problems are identified early and a physician can focus on preventive care. Thus, ultimately reducing the high costs associated with diabetes treatment.
Remote Glucose Monitoring and Managing Diabetes
Blood glucose meters are now a much needed component of diabetes management. Remote patient monitoring does not substitute regular in-office appointments. Instead, it focuses on providing continual data to a physician or other qualified healthcare professional for better healthcare between visits.
The most effective practices for managing diabetes include:
- taking regular blood glucose measurements, following a meal,
- exercising,
- consistently taking medications, and
- effectively managing stress.
Helping to engage patients in regular remote glucose monitoring for diabetes allows patients to become more informed and involved in managing their lifestyle. With real-time, accurate blood glucose data, clinicians can quickly adjust a patient’s treatment plans to avoid emergency visits.
Tenovi Remote Blood Glucose Meter
The Tenovi remote blood glucose meter offers several advantages over traditional blood glucose monitoring methods. Traditional methods require a patient to manully log or write down daily glucose readings. This opens up the possibilty of human error.
Here are some of the benefits of using the Tenovi Remote Blood Glucose Monitor:
- Remote Monitoring: The Tenovi Remote Blood Glucose Monitor makes it easy to track blood sugar levels and with automatic transmission, the data is shared in real-time with healthcare providers. The glucometer and any other RPM devices a patient has will connect to Tenovi’s Cellular Gateway for streamlined data aggregation.
- Accurate Results: The Tenovi Remote Blood Glucose Meter is an FDA-cleared device with industry-leading accuracy. The device uses a unique sensing technology that eliminates the need for calibration for accurate, reliable readings. This is significant as patients and physicians rely on accurate readings to adjust their insulin doses and manage their condition effectively.
- User Friendly: The BGM meter has a large screen and intuitive interface. No setup, app, or syncing is required. Results appear in 5 seconds.
- Automatic Supply Replenishment: Care providers can add patients to an automatic supply replenishment program, which ensures that patients always have supplies on hand.
How to Use Tenovi’s Remote Glucose Monitoring Kit
The Tenovi Blood Glucose Monitor kit works with the Tenovi cellular Gateway that transmits readings instantly to the Tenovi dashboard or physician-specific platform. In addition, the kit includes a Bluetooth-enabled BGM, lancing, lancets, test strips, test solution, battery, and user guide.
Gather all the materials and perform the following steps with clean hands:
- Insert the test strip into the meter.
- Wipe your finger with an alcohol pad and let dry.
- Gently prick the side of the finger with the lancet.
- Place a drop of blood onto the test strip and wait for a reading.
Most patients with diabetes should aim to keep blood glucose levels at 80-130mg/dL before a meal or below 180 mg/dL about 2 hours after a meal.
Tenovi works exclusively with companies that would like to offer remote patient monitoring solutions to healthcare providers, including RPM service and software companies, chronic care management companies, and telehealth companies. Their no sync, no app RPM hardware and software services can help partners set up remote blood glucose monitoring for their patients. Book your free demo today!
