February 25, 2025
Diabetes and Other Telehealth Resources from The Office for the Advancement of Telehealth
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one in every ten people in America have diabetes and an additional 96 million people are living with pre-diabetes.
Telehealth and telemedicine can be effective tools to manage diabetes. Telehealth and technologies for diabetes management include:
- Live video (synchronous telemedicine),
- Smartphones and mobile applications, and
- Remote monitoring using asynchronous technology to share information with health care providers.
Click Here to read how to use telehealth in this Best Practice Guide
Patient Resource: How to Use Telehealth for Diabetes Care
Telehealth helps patients with diabetes track and manage their health. Share this page with patients so they can learn more about how they can use telehealth for diabetes care.
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Tip Sheet: Telehealth Privacy Tips for Providers
Providers can take steps to ensure the privacy and security of patient health information. This is essential for patients to feel comfortable using telehealth.
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Telehealth Resources
Telehealth.HHS.gov has a variety of telehealth resources for health care providers, including doctors, practitioners, and hospital staff. These include tips on how to get started planning workflows, telehealth policy and billing, and licensure.
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