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Case Study: Montana Diabetes Program 

How Digital Coaching Revolutionized Cardiometabolic Management in Rural Montana Jump ahead to: Download a PDF copy Click through the interactive version Montana faces a growing crisis: diabetes rates have tripled since the 1990s, particularly among American Indian/Alaskan adults. However, rural communities often lack access to crucial Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) services, leaving many […]

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Case Study: Chronic Care Model Impacts Self-Care, ER Visits, and Costs

Engaging Members Through Digital Health Platform Impacts Self-Care, ER Visits, and Healthcare Costs With approximately half of the people living with diabetes not achieving glycemic targets, the need for better self-management is urgent. Real-time support powered by technology could be key to improving daily self-care and engagement. LifeScan, a world leader in blood glucose monitoring

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Case Study: Scaling Chronic Care, Driving Better Outcomes

The BlueStar® Diabetes Platform Takes Patient Self-Management to the Next Level Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, and poor management increases the risk of premature death, according to studies. Health systems need new tools for patients to access care remotely so they can improve self-management and impact health outcomes. One of the country’s largest safety

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Christina Skinner, registered Dietitian at Benefis

I Love Seeing People’s Lives Being Changed

Christina Skinner is a Registered Dietitian at Benefis Health System in Montana who works with patients with diabetes every day. Benefis Health System offers BlueStar® to their population, and according to Christina, the benefits have been amazing. “I feel like it’s definitely a great resource for our patients to have everything in one place so

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Deb Bjorsness, coordinator at Benefis Health Systems

Montana DCES Testimonial

Deb Bjorsness is a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Benefis Health System in Montana who has worked in the field for over 30 years. Benefis Health System offers BlueStar® to their population and works with Montana’s Diabetes Digital Learning Health Network to prioritize technology. “Let’s offer our clients a solution that helps encourage blood

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Taking Diabetes Self-Management to the Next Level