Despite type 1 diabetes being a chronic autoimmune disease, its burden is often overlooked in public health discussions. Patients with type 1 diabetes are challenged not only to understand the pathophysiology of their disease as an essential part of optimal management, but also to keep abreast of advances in pharmacotherapies and technology.
This has resulted in patient support programs such as Blue Circle Health, which plays a vital role in the management team for people with diabetes. Provided free to patients with funding from the Helmsley Charitable Trust, the program is designed to provide free education and support programs in the form of diabetes support coaches, insurance navigation, peer coaching and special programs including programs to introduce patients to continuous glucose monitoring.
The program is currently limited to adults with type 1 diabetes living in Florida, but the company has announced plans to expand to other states. To participate, patients must:
Have a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes Be 18 years of age or older Speak English and/or Spanish Have access to the internet and a smartphone or computer so you can video call your care team Have a primary care physician or be willing to connect with one Not currently pregnant
At the 84th American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, Diana Isaacs, PhD, Endocrine Clinical Pharmacist, Director of Diabetes Technical Education and Training, and Co-Director of Endocrinology in Pregnancy at Cleveland Clinic, and Natalie Bellini, PhD, DNP, invited Monica Gomberg, MD, Vice President of Clinical Care at Blue Circle Health, to appear on a special edition episode of “Diabetes Dialogues: Technology, Treatment, and Real-World Perspectives.”
Mr. Gomberg has no relevant disclosures to report. Mr. Isaacs' relevant disclosures include Eli Lilly and Company, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Abbott Diabetes Care, Dexcom, and Medtronic. Mr. Bellini's relevant disclosures include Abbott Diabetes Care, MannKind, and Sanofi.
References:
Blue Circle Health. Our Program. Blue Circle Health. May 15, 2024. Accessed June 27, 2024. https://www.bluecirclehealth.org/our-program/.
