© 2015 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, A SANOFI COMPANY All rights reserved Printed in the USA US.NMH Do not copy. Do not distribute. Do not leave behind. Dedicated to Addressing Diabetes For the Pharmacist © 2015 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, A SANOFI COMPANY All rights reserved Printed in the USA US.NMH
© 2015 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, A SANOFI COMPANY All rights reserved Printed in the USA US.NMH Do not copy. Do not distribute. Do not leave behind. Today’s Presentation Update on the impact of diabetes on patients How to enhance diabetes management Introduce healthFORWARD in terms of its focus, objectives, resources, and benefits Getting started with healthFORWARD 2
© 2015 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, A SANOFI COMPANY All rights reserved Printed in the USA US.NMH Do not copy. Do not distribute. Do not leave behind. 3 The Impact of Diabetes Conditions and Complications Among People Diagnosed Hypoglycemic CrisesHyperglycemic Crises 282,000 ER cases of adults 175,000 ER visits High Blood PressureHigh LDL Cholesterol 71% ≥140/90 65% had blood LDL cholesterol ≥100 mg/dL Blindness and Eye Problems 4.2 million (28.5%) of adults ≥40 years had diabetic retinopathy 655,000 (4.4%) of adults ≥40 years had advanced diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to severe vision loss Kidney Disease 49,677 people of all ages began treatment for kidney failure due to diabetes US Population with Diabetes = 29.1 million or 9.3% Source: CDC. National Diabetes Statistics Report: Estimates of Diabetes and Its Burden in the United States, Atlanta, GA: US Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2014
© 2015 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, A SANOFI COMPANY All rights reserved Printed in the USA US.NMH Do not copy. Do not distribute. Do not leave behind. Enhancing Diabetes Management 4 Diabetes can be treated and managed Patient education and self-care practices are important Help patients with diabetes by focusing on: o Healthy eating o Being active o Adhering to medications o Coping skills o Monitoring blood glucose Source: CDC. National Diabetes Statistics Report: Estimates of Diabetes and Its Burden in the United States, Atlanta, GA: US Dept. of Health and Human Services, 2014
© 2015 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, A SANOFI COMPANY All rights reserved Printed in the USA US.NMH Do not copy. Do not distribute. Do not leave behind. Introducing healthFORWARD Diabetes Resources Addressing needs Raising awareness Encouraging involvement Engaging patients Offering innovative resources 5
© 2015 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, A SANOFI COMPANY All rights reserved Printed in the USA US.NMH Do not copy. Do not distribute. Do not leave behind. healthFORWARD Implementation Components Overview Program Overview –Resource Index Facilitator’s Handbook –In-Service Program –Special Event Quality-Improvement Forms 6 Facilitator’s Handbook
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© 2015 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, A SANOFI COMPANY All rights reserved Printed in the USA US.NMH Do not copy. Do not distribute. Do not leave behind. Patient Resources Blood Sugar Diary Nutrition Know-How Be Active For a Healthier You Living a Healthier Life Self-Management Instructions Oral Medications –Myths and Facts About Diabetes –Taking Your Medicine So You Need to Take Insulin 8
© 2015 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, A SANOFI COMPANY All rights reserved Printed in the USA US.NMH Do not copy. Do not distribute. Do not leave behind. Getting Started Familiarize yourself with the program resources Select the appropriate resources to incorporate into your current program Update your current policies and procedures Distribute template letters to announce the initiative Schedule programs Schedule a family event for patients and their families Plan to audit and review changes to program 9
© 2015 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, A SANOFI COMPANY All rights reserved Printed in the USA US.NMH Do not copy. Do not distribute. Do not leave behind. healthFORWARD Benefits Improve awareness and recognition of diabetes Engage in day-to-day management of diabetes Motivate patients to adhere to appropriate treatment regimens Help reduce medical costs for appropriate patients Enhance your ongoing quality-management process 10
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