Metabolic Health & Diabetes Reversal
The Challenge
The organization’s medical spend was increasingly dominated by claims related to type-2 diabetes and its complications. Their existing disease management program was reactive, focusing only on medication adherence rather than addressing the root causes of the condition.
The IMPACT
High rates of metabolic illness were driving up the plan’s long-term risk and impacting the overall vitality of the workforce. The company was witnessing a steady climb in pharmacy costs for insulin and other maintenance drugs, with no end in sight.
The Strategy
We launched a metabolic health program that focused on condition reversal through intensive nutritional coaching and remote monitoring. By providing employees with the tools and support to change their habits, we shifted the focus from managing disease to reversing it.
THE OUtcome
The program saw a measurable improvement in the health markers of participating employees, with many being able to reduce or eliminate their reliance on certain medications. This outcome significantly lowered the plan’s long-term risk profile.
Things Employers Should Consider
Managing chronic illness requires a shift in vision from short-term cost containment to long-term health improvement. Programs that address root causes are far more effective than those that simply manage symptoms. Employers should look for solutions that empower employees to take control of their health through grounded, evidence-based lifestyle changes.