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living with the chronic illness but also for their employers.
Lacking appropriate screening and management, diabetes can result in emotional and physical hardships. Employee health and wellness are vital to the success of a company, making it essential for employers to investigate the most effective ways to support their employees and enable them to lead healthier, longer lives. By implementing a successful diabetes screening strategy, employers can optimize employee health and productivity.
Our at-home healthcare and wellness solutions aim to improve access to preventive care and enhance the overall health of the workforce.
Diabetes Affects Employers
Diabetes affects individuals in their day-to-day lives, including in the workplace. Although diabetes may not generally impact an individual's ability to perform specific job duties, improper management of the condition can have negative consequences on employee well-being and productivity. For some, diabetes may result in missed workdays or an inability to work full- time, while others may experience distressing symptoms or complications due to fluctuating blood sugar levels.
With the increasing diagnosis rates and associated costs, diabetes has become one of the most expensive diseases for employers in the United States. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) estimates that the overall costs of diagnosed diabetes rose from $245 billion in 2012 to $327 billion in 2017 [3]. Of the $327 million in costs, $237 billion were attributed to direct medical expenses, whereas $90 billion were a result of indirect costs stemming from productivity losses. Indirect workplace costs include an estimated $3.3 billion loss due to increased absenteeism, $26.9 billion from
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