What You Should Know:
– Reach7 Diabetes Studios has announced that Trileas is the first official sponsor and founding member of its CARES Program. The program is a third-party sponsored initiative that provides screenings for high-risk individuals and subsidized memberships for those most in need.
– The partnership with Trileas, a company dedicated to delivering affordable connectivity and healthcare solutions, will help the CARES Program reach further, expand access, and transform more lives in the community.
A Proven Program with Measurable Impact
The collaboration is a direct response to the growing diabetes epidemic in the U.S. More than 40 million people live with diabetes, and nearly one in four of them don’t even know they have it. The unmanaged condition can lead to heart disease, stroke, vision loss, and premature death, costing the country over a trillion dollars a year in direct medical costs and lost productivity.
The CARES Program focuses on helping those who are often left behind, such as the uninsured, underinsured, isolated seniors, and families under financial duress. The program’s impact is significant, with every $1 invested yielding up to $24 in avoided costs and improved outcomes.
Artimas, CARES Recipient
One success story is a recipient named Artimas. In just three months with the CARES Program, Artimas lowered his A1c from 11.6% to 6.5%, lost 24 pounds, and controlled his blood pressure. An A1c reduction of this magnitude has a powerful effect on lowering the risk of serious complications:
- Eye Disease: -40%
- Heart Attack: -15%
- Stroke: -25%
- Kidney Failure: -33%
- Limb Loss: -43%
- Early Death: -21%
This type of A1c improvement can save an estimated $8,000 or more per year in total annual medical costs, benefiting not just the patient but also the broader community.
