Livongo Diabetes Management

Diabetes Management, Simplified

More than 35 million people are living with type 2 diabetes, and 89% of those will experience at least two other chronic health conditions as a result To help members manage their type 2 diabetes, we ’ re offering the Livongo diabetes management program to them at no-cost

What is Livonogo?

The Livongo diabetes management program is designed to lower member’s A1c, improve overall health and drive down related medical costs It connects members with clinical support through an integrated digital system offering members with type 2 diabetes:

• Connected blood glucose meter

Unlimited test strips and lancets

• Personalized insights

Coaching and real time support

• Guidance on healthy habits

Who’s eligible?

Priority Health members over the age of 18 diagnosed and currently managing type 2 diabetes are eligible to participate in this diabetes management program at no additional cost to them Eligible members will invited to participate through targeted communications and can register online or by calling

The program* is a standard benefit for fully funded groups Self-funded groups can opt-in and will be charged a monthly participation fee per participant There are no administrative fees for either fully funded or self-funded groups

How does it work?

Livongo offers a single integrated and personalized experience comprised of connected technology, digital programs and expert coaching Members can opt-in to the program which give them access to a web portal enabling them to get into their personal health account and receive diabetes education based on their unique inputs

Effortless data collection through a Livongo connected blood glucose meter that offers real-time feedback

Personalized health signals that deliver recommended actions when members are most receptive

Human-centered approach including 24/7 remote monitoring and 1:1 live coaching

Once enrolled every participant receives a welcome kit that includes:

• Livongo connected meter

Lancing device

• 100 lancets

150 blood glucose test strips

• Two blood glucose control solution droppers

AC adapter & USB charger

• Livongo ‘Getting Started Guide’

Carrying case

How does it work?

Livongo offers a single integrated and personalized experience comprised of connected technology, digital programs and expert coaching Members can opt-in to the program which give them access to a web portal enabling them to get into their personal health account and receive diabetes education based on their unique inputs

Effortless data collection through a Livongo connected blood glucose meter that offers real-time feedback

Personalized health signals that deliver recommended actions when members are most receptive

Once enrolled every participant receives a welcome kit that includes:

Livongo connected meter

• Lancing device

100 lancets

• 150 blood glucose test strips

Two blood glucose control solution droppers

• AC adapter & USB charger

Livongo ‘Getting Started Guide’

• Carrying case

Human-centered approach including 24/7 remote monitoring and 1:1 live coaching Contact

*Starting April 1, 2023

March 16, 2023

Traverse City, Michigan - Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 19 - 25, 2023. This week serves as a great time for Michigan families, businesses, and schools to practice what they would do if a severe weather event occurs.

During this week, the Annual Statewide Tornado Drill also takes place on Wednesday, March 22 at 1 p.m. Grand Traverse County Emergency Management will be testing the CodeRED Emergency Notification System for the drill This time can be used to consider where you would go if an actual tornado warning had been issued.

Below are a few tips on how to prepare for a severe weather event.

Flood

• Do not walk, swim, drive, or boat through flood waters.

• Stay off bridges over fast-moving water

• Evacuate where you are if told to do so.

• Move to higher ground or floor

• Stay where you are unless told otherwise.

Tornado/Straight-line Winds

• Go to a safe room, basement, or storm cellar.

• If there is no basement, go to a small, interior room on the lowest level

• Stay away from windows, doors, and outside walls

• If you can safely get to a sturdy building, do so immediately.

• Do not go under an overpass or bridge

• Watch out for flying debris that can cause injury or death.

• Use your arms to protect your head and neck Thunderstorm, lightning, or hail

• When thunder roars, go indoors

• Move from outdoors into a building or car.

• Pay attention to alerts and warnings.

• Unplug appliances

• Do not use landline phones.

To receive timely warning and emergency notifications impacting the Grand Traverse County community, sign up for CodeRED Alert notifications here. More information about the CodeRED system can be found at our website

Learn more about Severe Weather Awareness Week by clicking here.

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Contact:

Gregg Bird, Emergency Management Coordinator

(231) 995-6059, gbird@gtcountymi gov