Abbott launches online diabetes-control program for Canadians

MONTREAL Abbott Nutrition on Tuesday announced the online introduction of the Diabetes Control for Life Program, a free 24-week Web-based program designed to help people with diabetes in Canada better control their blood sugar levels and get better control of their condition.

Abbott Nutrition on Tuesday announced the online introduction of the Diabetes Control for Life Program, a free 24-week web-based program designed to help people with diabetes in Canada better control their blood sugar levels and get better control of their condition.

“Affordable, individualized care is essential to successful diabetes management for the two million Canadians with diabetes,” stated Stuart Ross, Endocrinologist and Clinical Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary. “For those living with the condition, a total diabetes management plan tailored to their personal needs and goals can help them maintain their quality of life. If left untreated, a chronic health condition like diabetes can lead to other crippling health issues.”

The program is available at www.diabetescontrolforlife.ca and is supported by the company’s Glucerna brand of nutrition product.

According to a recent study, overweight patients with Type 2 diabetes fared better when participating in a total diabetes management program than patients in a control group who received usual care. The patients who participated in the program reduced hemoglobin A1c and fasting glucose—two key indicators of diabetes control—as well as blood pressure levels, weight and waist circumference. These findings, published in the American Diabetes Association 66th Scientific Sessions Abstract Book and the International Diabetes Federation 2006 Meeting Abstract Book, demonstrate the value of such a structured intervention in significantly helping people with diabetes control their disease.