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LifeScan intros OneTouch Reveal mobile app for diabetes management

LifeScan intros OneTouch Reveal mobile app for diabetes management

CHESTERBROOK, Pa. – LifeScan Inc. released  the latest version of its OneTouch Reveal mobile app with three new features that provide even more insight to support diabetes management. The app has been the number one downloaded diabetes app in the United States and Canada since 2017 and is one of the most downloaded diabetes apps

Pharmasave spotlights pharmacists’ diabetes expertise

Pharmasave spotlights pharmacists’ diabetes expertise

LANGLEY, B.C. — Pharmasave is positioning itself as a care destination for people with diabetes or at risk for the disease. The pharmacy cooperative, with more than 600 stores across Canada, announced that Pharmasave pharmacists can serve as trusted advisers to help people living with diabetes better manage their condition and others understand their personal

Thrifty White Pharmacy steps up diabetes care

Thrifty White Pharmacy steps up diabetes care

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Thrifty White Pharmacy has boosted its support for diabetes patients with the launch of a new, high-touch program. Called the Healthy Outcomes Diabetes Support Program, the patient-centric platform provides an additional 24 touch points annually tailored to patients’ individual needs. The diabetes care solution is being offered directly to employers and through

J&J plans diabetes ‘zone’ at Total Store Expo

J&J plans diabetes ‘zone’ at Total Store Expo

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Health care giant Johnson & Johnson is sharpening its aim at the growing diabetes epidemic. J&J said this week that it plans to debut the Diabetes Collaboration Zone, a cross-enterprise display of diabetes-focused products, solutions and resources, at the 2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo, which runs

Nipro renamed Trividia Health after acquisition

Nipro renamed Trividia Health after acquisition

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — China-based health technology company Sinocare Group has finalized its acquisition of diabetes management specialist Nipro Diagnostics and renamed it Trividia Health. Nipro said Thursday that Scott Verner, its chairman, president and chief executive officer, has been named president and CEO of Trividia and will be joined by key executives from Fort

Philosys rolls out Gmate SMART blood glucose system to Kmart

Philosys rolls out Gmate SMART blood glucose system to Kmart

NEW YORK — Philosys Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System all Kmart pharmacies. Philosys said Thursday that the system represents the latest in mHealth technology for diabetes management, with the Gmate SMART meter and app delivering fast, accurate blood glucose test results right to a smartphone. The Gmate

Role of Rx in diabetes care eyed

TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) and Great-West Life have released a report that demonstrates how pharmacist interventions in diabetes management can make a real impact and improve people’s health. The “Sustainable Solutions Report: Pharmacist Interventions in Diabetes,” released in March as part of Canada’s observance of Pharmacist Awareness Month, shows how pharmacists supported diabetes

Shoppers Drug Mart aims to empower pharmacists

Shoppers Drug Mart aims to empower pharmacists

TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart and Canadian insurer Great-West Life have released a report showing the positive impact of pharmacist interventions in diabetes management. Canada’s largest drug chain said Tuesday that the study, “Sustainable Solutions Report: Pharmacist Interventions in Diabetes,” demonstrates how pharmacists supported diabetes care and helped improve health outcomes for patients participating in

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