The Hormone Health Network, part of the Endocrine Society representing more than 18,000 physicians and scientists, has announced the launch of its free digital interactive diabetes education tool for people with Type 2 diabetes and their loved ones, caregivers and families called D.A.I.L.Y. (Diabetes Awareness Information for Loved Ones and You). Developed by endocrinologists, who are leading experts in diabetes treatment, the resource helps people take control of their condition and better manage their diabetes.
"The diabetes D.A.I.L.Y. course fills an unmet need for people with Type 2 diabetes and their caregivers and loved ones with a unique, one-stop resource that offers easy-to-use tools that work on any mobile platform and is accessible at anytime, anywhere," said Henry Anhalt, DO, Hormone Health Network Committee Chair. "D.A.I.L.Y. is a trusted resource to help patients and loved ones to build a collaborative network with their medical experts to support in the management of their Type 2 diabetes."
"To help people with Type 2 diabetes, their family members and loved ones to be more involved and become active participants in diabetes management, this diabetes D.A.I.L.Y tool is a resource that has been a long time coming," says T. Sean Vasaitis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore and one of the members of the D.A.I.L.Y. Expert Panel. "The program is unique in that it provides resources tailored to the individual patient's needs and can be shared with health care professionals to help make more informed medical decisions on behalf of the patient."
D.A.I.L.Y. offers a selection of courses focused on four topics:
- Healthy Behaviors/Type 2 Diabetes Myths
- Type 2 Diabetes Treatments
- Healthy Eating & BMI Calculator
- Physical Activity & Exercise
Each course includes assessments, videos, fact sheets, patient stories, case studies and health care professional resources.
D.A.I.L.Y. was created by a leading group of diabetes experts and endocrinologists to help educate people with Type 2 diabetes and improve their confidence so they can take a more active role in managing their condition. Its strong community component inspires those with Type 2 diabetes, family members and caregivers to share information with one another. D.A.I.L.Y. also will provide access to experts who can address the full spectrum of issues for those who are newly diagnosed or living with diabetes, as well as those with diabetes complications.
D.A.I.L.Y. can be accessed at www.dailydiabetes.org at no cost. Funding for the platform was provided in part by Boehringer Ingelheim, Lilly Diabetes Alliance and Janssen Pharmaceuticals.