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Helping You Manage Your Type 2 Diabetes

You’re not in this alone. Ochsner Digital Medicine is there every step of the way to help you gain and keep control of your Type 2 diabetes.

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Take control of your Type 2 diabetes and connect with your Digital Medicine care team from the comfort of your home.

Personalized care that gives you time for the things you enjoy most.

See your progress.

Your digital glucometer sends your blood sugar readings to your smartphone, which uploads to your medical record. Monitor your progress and share it with your Digital Medicine care team and doctor.

Get care from a team that knows you.

Your personal care team monitors your blood sugar readings to help make treatment decisions. Reach out to them directly over the phone or from the MyOchsner app.

Receive advice personalized to you.

Real-time, regular readings allow your physician, licensed clinician, and health coach to make the right adjustments to your care without waiting for your next in-person appointment.

By the Numbers

Ochsner Digital Medicine uses innovative technology and a devoted care team to help you reach your goals.

81%
of members reached their A1C goal.
Eighty-one percent of members reached their A1C goal within 6 months of starting the program.
30%
Decrease in Emergency Room Visits
Among the Digital Medicine Type 2 diabetes participants.
15%
Decrease in Hospital Admissions
Among the Digital Medicine Type 2 diabetes participants.

“I know I’m sleeping better–my hair, my skin, my vision–just different things that you start to notice that we take for granted that are all tied into our blood pressure and blood sugar. I’m a living testimony that it (the program) works! I know for a fact Ochsner Digital Medicine has saved my life.”

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Aisha Walker
Member

“My care team has been really helpful. They’ve explained things to me. They’ve offered me suggestions. I really like the fact of daily accountability. I’ve lost about 103 pounds. I feel better. I have energy that I didn’t have a year ago. Ochsner Digital Medicine to me a lifesaver. It’s given me a new lease on life. It’s given me the opportunity to go and enjoy life better.”

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Kathy West
Digital Medicine Member

“I can keep my blood pressure under control by using this program. It’s changed my life. I never thought I’d even need it… but now that I have it, I’m so glad that they’ve been there with me every step of the way.”

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Naomi Chatterton
Digital Medicine Member

“The program has really helped me focus more on my health. I feel totally different now.”

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Lance Daniels
Digital Medicine Member

“The Ochsner Digital Medicine Care Team helped me by guiding me in every way possible – giving me tips on my diet and adjusting my medication on the fly. They are a good support team.”

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Roel Mercado
Digital Medicine Member

“That’s what this program does. It frees you up to actually have a life. It gives you your life back.”

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Brenda O'Keefe
Digital Medicine Member

“I feel like this is more normal. Someone’s got my back and…I will be able to use [the program] for the rest of my life.”

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Kay King
Digital Medicine Member

Take the First Step to a Healthier You

Find peace of mind when you manage your Type 2 diabetes from home with Digital Medicine.

1

Get started on MyOchsner.

Log in to your MyOchsner account and look for a message about Digital Medicine. Don't have a MyOchsner account or see a message from Digital Medicine? Click here to start your enrollment.

2

Take your first reading.

Receive your digital glucometer and follow the easy setup guide.

3

Meet your care team.

Complete your welcome call and connect with your clinician, who can adjust medications, and your health coach, providing lifestyle advice.

Browse our FAQs

Questions? Browse our frequently asked questions.

Contact our team.

Looking for more information? Reach out to our team directly 866-273-0548.