CEO See Yourself Health Beverly, Massachusetts, United States
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is an epidemic. Nearly 34 million in the US are affected, 25% of whom are 65 years and older and at higher risk of unhealthy aging and T2D-related cognitive decline. A healthy lifestyle can treat and even reverse T2D, but lifestyle change is hard, and many fail, leading to $327 billion in US healthcare costs. This poster outlines how immersive technology can improve access to and engagement in diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) and group-based care and how most technology interfaces are not designed for the needs and capabilities of older adults. The poster author also provides insights into how SYH seeks to transform diabetes care for older adults using telehealth enabled with virtual reality technology to scale DSMES.
