Abbott, WeightWatchers Release App for Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Abbott and WeightWatchers have released a connected app to help diabetic patients understand how food and activity affect their glucose levels.
 
Using the app, members of WeightWatchers following the WW Diabetes-Tailored Plan can access glucose data from Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system in their WW app while being guided by the plan.
 
Maintaining a healthy weight is critical to glucose control, which is especially important for people living with Type 2 diabetes who wish to improve overall well-being and prevent the progression of the condition.
 
“Clinical data shows that healthy weight loss leads to a reduction of average glucose which is important for people living with diabetes,” Dr. Mahmood Kazemi, chief medical officer for Abbott’s diabetes care business told the press. “Abbott and WeightWatchers both have a long history of helping people live healthier lives. Through our partnership, members of the WW Diabetes-Tailored Plan can see within one app how food and activity impact their glucose levels with data backed by our FreeStyle Libre 2 system, so they can make healthy lifestyle choices.”
 
The WW Diabetes-Tailored Plan was designed by nutritional and behavioral science experts to help Type 2 diabetes patients build helpful habits and meet health goals. It’s been shown to help them lose weight and lower their hemoglobin A1c.
 
“WeightWatchers is the #1 doctor recommended weight-management program, and our WW Diabetes-Tailored Plan has been proven to reduce members hemoglobin A1c by 0.76 and decrease diabetes distress by 9.8 percent,” said Gary Foster, chief scientific officer for WeightWatchers. “Together, our two trusted brands are helping people living with Type 2 diabetes better understand and manage their chronic condition and gain control of their health while still enjoying the foods they love.”