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    Healthy Byte | September 2024 | Volume 11, Issue 9

    News Article | September 25, 2024

    Healthy Resources from Teladoc Health

    Health & Benefits News | Coordinators
    Health & Wellness Support | Health & Employee Benefits

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    About Teladoc Health for Diabetes

    Teladoc Health is a new approach to diabetes management that combines advanced technology with coaching to give you the support you need.

    Teladoc Health for diabetes includes:

    • A cellular-connected blood glucose meter: It automatically uploads your readings to your secure online account, so you can monitor your blood sugar levels. The glucose meter is cellular-enabled, which means no more handwritten logbooks, no more upload cables and no need for a smartphone. And it's provided to you at no cost.
    • Unlimited strips: Get as many strips and lancets as you need sent to your home at no cost. Your glucose meter will prompt you with a message to reorder.
    • Tips to help you stay on track: Receive real-time, personalized messages to help you manage your blood sugar and feel your best.
    • Coaching when you need it most: A certified diabetes educator who provides support for questions on nutrition and lifestyle changes.
    • Immediate information sharing: You choose the group of people with whom you want to share information, such as your family, doctor or Teladoc Health for diabetes coach.

    Members ages 13 and older with diabetes can join Teladoc Health today at Teladochealth.com/GO/HEALTHYCOUNTY.

    About Teladoc Health for High Blood Pressure*

    Teladoc Health is a new approach to high blood pressure management that combines advanced technology, personalized insights and coaching to give you the tools you need to manage your blood pressure.

    Teladoc Health for high blood pressure includes:

    • A Bluetooth-enabled blood pressure monitor: Monitor your blood pressure. Provided to you at no cost.
    • Tips to help you stay on track: Receive personalized messages to help you manage your blood pressure and feel your best.
    • Coaching when you need it most: A Teladoc Health coach who provides answers to your questions, support on your weight loss journey and advice on improving your health.

    Members with high blood pressure can join Teladoc Health today at Teladochealth.com/GO/HEALTHYCOUNTY.

    *A Bluetooth-enabled smart device, smartphone or tablet is required to participate in the Teladoc Health high blood pressure program.

    The Teladoc Health program is available to all fully pooled groups and participating ASO groups. Participating ASO groups include Taylor, Brazos and Comal. Non-participating ASO groups include Guadalupe, Hale, Harris CAD and Matagorda counties.

    The Omada, Teladoc and Wondr Health programs are available to all fully pooled groups and participating ASO groups. Participating ASO groups for each of these programs include:
    Omada: Brazos and Comal counties
    Teladoc Health: Brazos, Comal and Taylor counties
    Wondr Health: Brazos, Comal, and Guadalupe counties

    Non-participating ASO Groups for each of these programs include:
    Omada: Guadalupe, Hale, Harris CAD, Matagorda and Taylor counties
    Teladoc Health: Guadalupe, Hale, Harris CAD and Matagorda counties
    Wondr Health: Hale, Harris CAD, Matagorda and Taylor counties