Care Innovations - English

Meet Ed

Ed has always been an in-charge type of guy. So with his history of Type II diabetes, Ed realized his health was in jeopardy if he didn’t make some real changes in his life. Enter a strong family, a dedicated healthcare team, and a disease management program featuring the Intel-GE Care Innovations™ Guide. At the start of the program, Ed’s A1C was over 8.5 and his blood pressure was 206/100. (For someone who doesn't have diabetes, a normal A1C level can range from 4.5 to 6 percent.) To help him with his blood sugar management and avoid the need to take insulin, Ed’s physician advised him to follow a low carbohydrate diet and increase his activity.

Using the easy-to-use touch screen and intuitive interface of the Care Innovations™ Guide, Ed measures and posts his own blood pressure, blood sugar, and more from home. With the customization and remote health management capabilities of the Guide, Ed and his care manager connect on a regular basis to make the small course corrections that will help him accomplish his goals without the need for dramatic intervention. Ed is happy and confident because he can see progress on a daily basis, be an active participant in his own healthcare, and maintain his independence while staying connected to his healthcare team. Since he started using the Guide, Ed’s blood pressure has decreased, his blood sugars have been stable, and he’s lost six pounds. Which makes everyone happy.

Check out the Guide and discover remote health management that is personal, too.