Diabetic Supply
Diabetes is on the rise in the United States. Currently, one in 10
U.S. adults has the disease, but the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention predict the population to rise sharply over the next
40 years due to an aging population more likely to develop Type 2
diabetes, increases in minority groups that are at high risk for Type
2 diabetes, and people with diabetes living longer.
As many as one in three U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050
if current trends continue, according to analysis from the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention published last year in the
journal Population Health Metrics.
Undoubtedly, there are many patients who will need help
managing their conditions. One way home medical equipment
providers can accomplish that is though the sale of glucometers, a
device that monitors blood sugar levels.
Diabetic patients also are particularly vulnerable to foot care
and wound issues related to injuries or trauma from shoes. HME
providers can assist with those issues by providing appropriate
footwear and compression products. Here are some of the latest
glucometers, and other related diabetes care solutions currently
available to providers and their patients:
Orthofeet
Revolutionary Lacing System
Orthofeet introduces a revolutionary lacing system that eliminates the need for lacing up. The new patent-pending system combines laces with a hook and loop strap that offers an easy way of fastening and unfastening the shoe while providing uniform tension along the entire instep. Covered by Medicare.
Additional comfort features include:
- Breathable, stretchable upper offers a relaxed comfortable fit and accommodates forefoot deformities and swollen feet.
- Soft, seamless fabric lining, padded with foam, provides excellent protection and ultimate comfort.
800-524-2845
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Orthofeet
Great Looking Stretchable Shoes
Orthofeet is adding unique Mary Jane shoes to its large selection of Medicare coded stretchable shoes. Thanks to their innovative design Orthofeet’s stretchable shoes integrate an attractive look with unique comfort features: Innovative Toe-Box construction allows unrestricted stretch at the entire forefoot area. New Stretchable Materials with great elasticity eliminate pressure points, and enhance comfort. Seamless lining, padded with foam, offers unmatched protection. Washable.
Orthofeet, Inc. 800-524-2845
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Orthofeet
Medicare Covered Slip-On Shoes
Orthofeet’s new stylish diabetic shoes offer the “Slip-On” look with the comfort of adjustable strap shoes. Hook and loop straps provide a wide opening and extra longer straps insures a perfect fit for feet with a higher instep. Additional comfort Features include: Supple leather with non-binding upper design; Soft, seamless fabric lining, padded with foam; Light weight sole with a mild rocker design. Covered by Medicare.
Orthofeet, Inc. 800-524-2845
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Entra Health Systems
MyGlucoHealth Wireless
Meter provides wireless diabetes management
Entra Health Systems’ MyGlucoHealth Wireless blood glucose meter features
integration with Qualcomm Life’s
2net Hub, a plug-and-play connectivity
gateway, to provide a standalone
home monitoring system for
assisted living, caregiver/home monitoring
devices, as well as enable use in
diabetes-based fitness centers, hospitals
and clinics. The wireless meter offers Bluetooth transmission of blood
glucose testing to the 2net Hub. The Hub uploads results over the cellular
network to a patient’s secure online electronic journal. Users can access test
data through a mobile phone or the Web.
Arkray
GLUCOCARD Vital
Blood glucose meter delivers fast results
ARKRAY USA’s GLUCOCARD Vital is an affordably priced
blood glucose meter with proven accuracy. The fast, easy-to-use meter features auto-coding with a 0.5ul sample
size. Results are given in as little as seven seconds. The
meter has a 250-test memory to help users keep track of
their vitals. Users also receive a free wellness program that
includes recipes, meal planners, grocery lists and a wellness
DVD.
Arkray
GLUCOCARD Vital
Affordably Priced
- Fast, accurate and easy-to-use.
- Specialized programs to help grow and
retain business.
- Free patient wellness program.
FreeStyle
New and Improved
- Blood glucose test strips with ZipWik tabs
feature small sample size.
- No coding required.
- Offers an easier, faster blood application
versus original FreeStyle Lite test strips.
Robert Bosch Healthcare
Health Buddy System
Track Progress
- Allows patients with diabetes and other
chronic diseases to manage side effects
and adhere to medication.
- Uses a branching logic system that gives
users a series of personalized questions
and provides recommendations if potential
red flags are observed.
- Data is sent via a telephone line, wireless
modem or ethernet connection to a
secure center where it can be accessed by
physicians and nurses to track progress
and review early warning signs.
Gemco Medical
EasyMax L
Cost-effective System
- Bright blue backlight and test strip port
illumination makes testing easy in dimly lit
rooms and at bedtime.
- Provides a large, easy to handle test strip.
- Features no coding, which means less
steps for customers.
EHOB
Foot WAFFLE
Prevent Pressure Ulcers
- Designed to protect the heel while
sustaining the integrity of the foot, ankle,
calf and Achilles area.
- Uses static air technology, the ideal media
in supporting soft tissue, and can be used
conveniently for patients on a bed or seat
surface.
- Cone-shaped foot cradle helps bring the
foot to a natural position to aid in the
prevention of foot drop.