Smarter Ways to Manage Diabetes and Save Money

Diabetes is becoming more common. It's important to find new ways to help people manage it. This study looks at a special program. It uses mobile health tools and a team of health workers. The goal is to see if this program can help people with diabetes. It also checks if it can save money for the healthcare system. The program is called mDAS. It helps people with type 2 diabetes. The study focuses on African American and Latinx adults. These groups often face more challenges with diabetes. The program uses mobile health tools. It also includes community health workers and clinical pharmacists. This team approach aims to lower blood sugar levels. It also tries to reduce the need for expensive medical care. The study compares this program to usual care. It looks at healthcare resource use and costs. The results show that the mDAS program can be effective. It helps people manage their diabetes better. It also shows that it can save money. This is good news for both patients and the healthcare system. But there are some things to think about. The study only looks at one year. It's not clear if the benefits will last longer. Also, the program might not work for everyone. More research is needed to see how well it works in different situations. Overall, the mDAS program shows promise. It's a new way to manage diabetes. It uses technology and a team approach. This could be a good step forward. It could help more people manage their diabetes. It could also help save money for the healthcare system.