Welcome to the October Edition of our monthly newsletter!
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"These sessions have been very helpful, and I appreciate all the time we've spent covering operational and maintenance items for my pump. I think it's great that [the manufacturer] sponsors this work - I'm sure it increases confidence and satisfaction for their users. Thank you again for all your time on these calls - they have definitely been worth it."
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Diabetes Trivia
According to the CDC, what percentage of people in the United States with diabetes are undiagnosed?
A) 5.6%
B) 10.1%
C) 18.7%
D) 27.8%
Scroll to the very bottom to see the correct answer!
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Team Fit4D at the NYC Walk to Stop Diabetes
On October 10, Team Fit4D splashed through the Bronx Zoo as part of the American Diabetes Association Walk to Stop Diabetes. David Weingard, Fit4D CEO, delivered a motivational keynote to kick off the day and we surpassed our fundraising goal! Thank you to all who supported us!
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Innovation Spotlight
NIH funds innovative study to examine use of text messaging in improving diabetes care
Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund an innovative clinical trial that studies the efficacy of text messaging among high-risk Hispanic patients in San Diego County. Half of the participants will receive personalized text messages while the other half will receive standard, one-size-fits-all messages. Researchers will measure hemoglobin A1c levels, LDL cholesterol levels, systolic blood pressure, and they will look for differences in patient-doctor/nurse communication, medication adherence and cost effectiveness between the two groups. Read more.
What Fit4D Clinicians have to say:
Reaching out to patients in a convenient and timely way is key to providing support and accountability. Technology is such a huge part of our day-to-day life that it makes sense to harness it to reach patients where they are. It is amazing how much impact a simple, personalized text message can have on helping patients better manage their diabetes. It will be exciting to see the results of this study!
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Fit4D CEO Selected as Finalist for Lyfebulb-Novo Nordisk Innovation Award
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Fit4D CEO, David Weingard has been selected as a finalist for the Lyfebulb-Novo Nordisk Innovation Award. The award spotlights outstanding patient entrepreneurs’ innovative efforts and ideas to better manage diabetes via consumer products, medical devices, or healthcare information technology. Read the announcement.
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Managed Healthcare Executive Interviews David Weingard on "Copay assistance programs: Managed care pros and cons"
David Weingard speaks about how copay assistance programs impact the patient experience and financial barriers to adherence in Managed Healthcare Executive. Read the article.
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Becker's Healthcare Features the Fit4D Digital+Human Solution
Check out the article in Becker's Healthcare "How combining technology & the human touch will drive optimal patient outcomes" to see how the Fit4D solution drives patient outcomes. Read the article.
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David Weingard Speaks at DiabetesMine Summit
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On October 28, Fit4D CEO, David Weingard spoke about improving diabetes health and quality measures by bringing education and care to where the patients are.
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Fit4D COO, Sam Holliday, on Panel at Wharton Alumni Conference
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On October 21, Fit4D COO, Sam Holliday, spoke on a panel about medication adherence and value-based healthcare at the Wharton Healthcare Alumni Conference with Clifford Jones of AllazoHealth and Dan Gusz of AdhereTech.
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Fit4D Launches "Diabetes Innovation" Facebook Group
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Stay up to date on the latest diabetes news and innovation with our new "Diabetes Innovation" Facebook group for professionals in healthcare, pharma, payer, and related fields.
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Not a member of our LinkedIn Diabetes Innovation group yet?
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Did you know that November is Diabetes Month?
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Follow us on social media for exclusive content from our CDEs during national diabetes month!
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Meet our Certified Diabetes Educators
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CDEs are expert diabetes educators who are able to empower and motivate people along their diabetes journey to reach improved adherence and health.
Interesting facts about our CDEs:
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Nicole Anziani, RD, CDN, CDE, HHC, CPT is a Spanish-speaking Fit4D Certified Diabetes Educator and dietitian. She has written a book geared toward professionals and patients tentatively titled The Pocket Guide to the Management of Thyroid Conditions, to be published in early 2017 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and occasionally performs vocals in Latin-roots music bands in NYC.
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Nancy Barton, RN, CDE, has worked in healthcare for over 30 years. Her passion in the fight against diabetes began 20 years ago when her daughter was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at the age of 5. Nancy aims to empower people with diabetes to become their own best advocate.
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We're Hiring!
We’re a high-growth, venture backed health tech services company based in New York City and we’re hiring sales, account management, technology, product, operations and clinical staff. Please visit www.fit4d.com/join-us/ to view open positions. Feel free to forward to anyone you know who may be interested or email us at HR@fit4d.com.
Share these opportunities with exceptional candidates. $1000 referral bonus after candidate spends three months employment at Fit4D!
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Are you a healthcare company or agency interested in providing scalable patient coaching for chronic disease states other than diabetes? Fit4D is committed to leveraging its innovative platform. Email us at info@fit4d.com or call us at (866) 411-0254 ext 705 to discuss how we can improve population health and wellness.
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Diabetes Trivia Answer
According to the CDC, what percentage of people in the United States with diabetes are undiagnosed?
A) 5.6%
B) 10.1%
C) 18.7%
D) 27.8%
CDC 2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report
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