Improves quality
of life and reduces
the progression
of disease complications

Alere® Diabetes Program

powered by Joslin Diabetes Center

Alere has collaborated with Joslin Diabetes Center to offer a diabetes program that provides a full range of disease management content and expertise.

Joslin Diabetes Center is an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, and the largest institution dedicated to diabetes research, care, education and external programs. Alere deploys a range of services as a partner with Joslin including health risk assessments, risk stratification methodologies, provider engagement approaches, patient education and outreach, clinical guidelines, and programs connected to co-morbidities.

This program is based on the following guidelines:

Clinical Guidelines for Adults with Diabetes (10/20/06)
Joslin Diabetes Center and Joslin Clinic
http://www.joslin.org/managing_your_diabetes_joslin_clinical_guidelines.asp
Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2007
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/for-health-professionals-and-scientists/cpr.jsp

Types of Interventions

Initial telephonic comprehensive clinical assessment and followed by coaching calls (frequency determined by clinical status)
Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) data monitoring monthly
Patient data review by Diabetic-trained registered nurses
Diabetic-trained nurse telephonic coaching & education
Collection of key health numbers (HbA1c, BP, cholesterol)
Blood sugar monitoring at home using Alere’s patented DayLink™ Monitor
Sick day interventions as indicated
Patient reminders and follow up for annual eye and foot exams
Patient reminders and follow up for annual vaccinations
Comprehensive dietary and weight control online tools
Full educational program including tailored education calls
Pre-visit physician reports & alert reports
Quality of Life Survey-SF12v2™ at enrollment and Q6 months thereafter
Patient Satisfaction Survey every 6 months