Arkray USA helps diabetics choose health with new wellness program

MINNEAPOLIS Arkray USA on Tuesday introduced YouChoose, an exclusive patient wellness program that provides information on diabetes care and management. The free program is from Glucocard, Arkray’s line of blood glucose monitoring devices.

YouChoose is designed to help people better manage their diabetes through education, encouragement and healthy-living tools, the company stated, and includes online and offline support along with a comprehensive “Wellness Kit” that covers a variety of topics ranging from nutrition and recipes to activities and insulin levels.

The program also features “Ask Mary,” a virtual coach on the program’s Web site who offers tips and support through a blog and quarterly newsletter.

“At Arkray, we are on a mission to build a care community that empowers people to effectively manage their diabetes,” stated Jonathan Chapman, president of Arkray USA. “The launch of YouChoose is a significant new way for us to fulfill that promise.”

The patient wellness program is built around a Web site that collects and provides information around managing diabetes. It is designed to be a lifestyle tool, offering resources such as access to a diabetes specialist, a calorie counter and articles, videos and recipes. Visitors also have access to in-licensed content from dLife and Diabetic Living as well as videos on reading food labels, shopping for groceries and making healthy eating and activity choices.