SEATTLE — Amazon Pharmacy has introduced automatic coupons, providing instant savings on more than 15 insulin and diabetes care brands. Customers can save time and money on the most commonly prescribed products from Novo Nordisk, Eli Lilly, Sanofi, Dexcom, and Insulet — like insulin vials, pens, continuous glucose monitors, and pumps. With automatically applied, manufacturer-sponsored
CHICAGO — Chicago-based HabitNu, an organization that promotes healthy lifestyle changes, announced that the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has selected HabitNu as a three-year partner to deliver Project Power, an innovative program to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in high-risk and vulnerable communities nationwide. Under this three-year agreement, HabitNu lifestyle coaches will deliver diabetes prevention and
NEW YORK — More than a traditional diabetes support organization, Risely Health has been able to disrupt the diabetes health care space by delivering intimate and accessible coaching and resources to people and families impacted by Type 1 Diabetes worldwide. On November 10th from 7-9 pm EST, Risley will be hosting Together T1D, an empowering
CRANSTON, R.I. — Abacus Health Solutions (Abacus), a pioneer in chronic health condition management, announces the publication of a new applied research article titled “Behavior-Based Diabetes Management: Impact on Care, Hospitalizations, and Costs” in the American Journal of Managed Care, March 2021 edition. The study examines the impact of the Abacus Diabetes Care Rewards Program, a care
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), through a majority vote of its members, has endorsed two new health plan performance measures. The measures evaluate medications to treat individuals with diabetes. More than 34 million Americans have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These measures will help evaluate the quality of
BENTONVILLE, Ark.— Soon it will be much easier and more convenient to buy GlucoDown at Walmart. Beginning this month, in-store availability of GlucoDown Diabetic Friendly Peach Tea Mix is expanding to more than 2000 Walmart pharmacies for 2021 – more GlucoDown at more Walmart pharmacies nationwide than ever before. Walmart has stocked GlucoDown Diabetic Friendly Peach
PITTSBURGH— Mylan N.V. and Biocon Biologics India Ltd., a subsidiary of Biocon Ltd., announced on Monday the U.S. launch of Semglee (insulin glargine injection) in vial and pre-filled pen presentations, approved to help control high blood sugar in adult and pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes and adults with type 2 diabetes. It is not
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Humana, Pfizer and Walgreens are collaborating with the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) to evaluate the impact of pharmacist-provided care on medication use, health and economic outcomes in patients with diabetes. The project brings together national leaders in pharmacy, care delivery, medications, and health plan administration to demonstrate the value of collaboration between
A race is under way among pharmaceutical companies to develop drugs that treat a spectrum of liver diseases, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), an asymptomatic condition characterized by elevated levels of fat in the liver, and its more severe form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The main risk factors for fatty liver disease include a sedentary
Adults with diabetes have a two- to three-times increased risk of early death compared to individuals without diabetes. Leaving diabetes uncontrolled can damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves and heart. Our new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that less than one in four American adults diagnosed with diabetes reach the care targets recommended by
Pharmacy accounts for the vast majority of chain drug store sales, and diabetes care is among the larger contributors to pharmacy volume. But the category is not without challenges. Most recently, insulin price inflation has raised a barrier to the purchase of — and adherence to — this life-saving prescription. The issue led Democratic and
The American Liver Foundation estimates that over 30% of the U.S. population has some degree of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common type of liver disease in the Western world. This can impact other facets of their overall health, because NAFLD has been linked to diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance and other metabolic risk
Last month, one furloughed government worker made national headlines by saying she had to ration her insulin because she couldn’t afford her co-pay, nor the ER bill, during the government shutdown. Recalling a day where her blood sugar was high, she admitted, “I just went to bed and hoped I’d wake up.” This is not
NEW YORK — The pharmacist plays an essential role in the continuum of care for many patients and is central to health care. While many patients might not realize it, a visit to the pharmacy is likely their most frequent opportunity to interact with a health care professional. Pharmacists are the most accessible health care
