In the past few decades, the prevalence of people with diabetes has increased dramatically. In the US, more than 38 million people (one in 10 Americans) now have diabetes, and one in five people is at risk of developing this chronic condition.1 Our new partnership with Verily’s Onduo, a leader in virtual care management, will offer WebMD Health Services participants much-needed help for diabetes. Read on for more details about this exciting partnership.
For many people diagnosed with diabetes, the daily challenge of managing blood sugar levels can be a real struggle. And while diabetes is dangerous on its own, it also increases the risk for many other serious health problems, including heart, kidney and eye disease. In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, someone with type 2 diabetes is two to four times more likely to get cardiovascular disease, and 80% of people with diabetes will die from it.
That’s why we’re excited to announce our new partnership with Onduo, a virtual care management solution from Verily, that will help WebMD Health Services participants better manage their daily diabetes care.
Onduo’s virtual care solution will be integrated into WebMD ONE, providing a seamless experience for users. Onduo’s services include support for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, achieving a healthy weight, and prediabetes. Together with WebMD’s condition management, health coaching and digital programs, we’ll be able to provide participants with access to devices and telemedicine.
Onduo’s team of health coaches, educators, registered dietitians, pharmacists and telemedicine physicians takes a personalized, whole-person approach to health and builds real relationships with participants to understand their unique lifestyle, needs and preferences. They use that data in real time to create feedback loops with members, learning about their needs and preferences, to guide them to the support they need, when they need it.
A peer-reviewed, four-month study of Onduo for type 2 diabetes with chronic care model use showed significant glycemic improvements, and comorbidity biomarkers, such as systolic blood pressure, total cholesterol and weight.2 The study also showed improved diabetes self-care and understanding of its impact on glucose levels for participants.
Combining the strengths of WebMD and Onduo, employers and health plans can now offer a holistic, technology-driven solution focused on improving the management of diabetes and other chronic conditions to enhance overall health and productivity.
For more information about how our partnership with Onduo can help improve your population’s health, contact us at connect@webmd.net.
