Nutrihand Debuts New
Internet Diabetes Management Service for
Health Care Providers at ADA 65th Scientific Sessions
Tuesday June 7, 1:00 pm ET
SAN DIEGO, June 7, 2005 /PRNewswire
WHAT: Nutrihand Inc., a leading provider of
Internet-based diabetes
management services, will debut its Private Label service
targeted
to health care providers, payers and self-insured corporations.
Nutrihand's service enables medical support teams to create meal
and fitness plans, set medical targets and with a patient's
permission, monitor information provided by the patient and
offer
relevant feedback -- all via the Internet.
Employees with diabetes can dramatically affect a company's
bottom
line because they are at greater risk for temporary incapacity,
permanent disability, and mortality. In fact, the ADA estimates
that medical costs per employee with diabetes are $13,240 a year
compared to $2,650 per employee per year without diabetes or
another chronic condition.
Nutrihand's Private Label service is designed to help medical
support teams and companies better manage health care costs.
WHEN: June 11-13th from 10-4 p.m.
WHERE: At the ADA's 65th Annual
Scientific Sessions held at the San Diego
Convention Center. Nutrihand will be located in booth # 1150
HOW: Media are invited to view a demo
at the ADA show or conduct an
interview with Nutrihand founder, Soraya Bittencourt
WHO: Nutrihand is an
Internet-based health management service that
specializes in helping diabetics stabilize blood sugar levels.
Nutrihand delivers an all-in-one solution that allows users to
easily plan, track, and report meals, fitness and medical
information. Privately-held, Nutrihand is headquartered in
Mountain View, Calif. For more information, visit the company's
website at www.nutrihand.com.
