Health for Mankind unveils Diabimetrics
Health for Mankind Company, a digital health startup, unveiled Diabimetrics, which the company touts as a cutting-edge digital health platform designed to revolutionize diabetes management with a focus on historically underserved communities.
This significant tool is available through Google play with Apple’s App store coming online shortly.
Diabimetrics utilizes advanced algorithms and real-time data to develop personalized diabetes care plans, specifically addressing the high diabetes rates among African American, Hispanic and Native American communities. These groups face a diabetes prevalence rate nearly double that of white Americans, contributing significantly to the annual diabetes-related healthcare costs of over $420 billion in the U.S., the company noted.
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The company shared that Diabimetricsis designed with user-friendliness in mind, ensuring seamless integration with wearable devices and health apps. It supports a holistic management approach that respects the diverse health profiles and cultural backgrounds of its users.
"Our mission with Diabimetrics is to provide a comprehensive solution that meets the broad needs of the population while focusing on communities suffering from longstanding health disparities," said Uchenna Onyeachom, founder and CEO. "This technology is meticulously crafted to enhance diabetes care quality for these individuals, empowering them to enjoy healthier, more active lives."
Key features of Diabimetrics include:
- Monitoring of glucose levels and HbA1C
- Virtual coaching
- Culturally tailored dietary guidance
- Support for medication adherence
- Remote patient monitoring
- Predictive analytics to identify individuals at risk of complication for proactive health management
- Data sharing capabilities through its platform to aid healthcare providers in informed decision-making about patient care
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"With Diabimetrics, we aim to significantly reduce the incidence and severity of diabetes-related complications from leg amputations to strokes in communities disproportionately affected by these conditions," the company said. "Our advanced algorithm will be capable of identifying individuals at high risk, enabling earlier intervention. Diabimetrics is more than a management tool; it represents a crucial stride towards equalizing diabetes outcomes. Through this platform, healthcare providers can make data-driven decisions, potentially saving up to $7,900 per patient annually by reducing hospital visits and managing diabetes more effectively."