SAN DIEGO, Aug. 27, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Entra Health Systems, an international applied healthcare technology company, today unveiled an enhanced version of the MyGlucoHealth Patient Portal for diabetic monitoring. The Patient Portal is an extensive communication and data management web site that provides an easy-to-use interface for automatic collection and evaluation of test results from the MyGlucoHealth blood glucose meter. On the Portal, readings are interpreted and charted in a variety of ways to analyze, evaluate and visually present patient data.
Test information from the MyGlucoHealth meter is wirelessly transmitted to each patient's individual, secure web page on the Patient Portal using a Bluetooth(r)-enabled mobile phone or PC. This completely eliminates the need to manually log test results, improving data accuracy and removing the opportunity for 'manufactured' entries.
"The Patient Portal is engineered to help persons with diabetes take ownership of their disease management, so they can make better lifestyle choices," said Larry Mahar, Chief Technology Officer of Entra Health Systems. "We are constantly improving and expanding our web technology to provide more comprehensive tools for our patients. We added features like blood pressure recording, since hypertension is an important risk factor for the development and worsening of many of the complications of diabetes. Dozens of additional upgrades and enhancements have been made in response to user feedback and growing requirements from patients around the world."
New sections of the Portal allow patients to record a number of personal statistics that are critical to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. New information logs manage patient supplied data on blood pressure, weight, nutrition, exercise and medication. In addition, the Portal features a new scatter plot that charts blood sugar readings by time of day and a new timeline that displays all blood tests for a selected time period.
An enhanced patient logbook makes viewing test results easier. The new version includes color-coding to point out values that exceeded alert thresholds. The 'Export and Print' functions now offers the ability to export data directly into a Microsoft Excel(r) spreadsheet. The 'My Doctors' section of the site was made more user-friendly. My Doctors allows patients to identify participating clinicians and grant permission for the doctor to view their results online. In addition to direct postings of blood glucose readings, a public area of the Patient Portal features an expanding collection of in-depth diabetes treatment and lifestyle resources.
About MyGlucoHealth(r)
MyGlucoHealth is the first and only FDA cleared and CE certified Bluetooth glucometer of its kind in the world. The meter along with the MyGlucoHealth Network form an integrated telehealth platform supporting patients and healthcare professionals in the control and treatment of diabetes. MyGlucoHealth gives patients more direct control over their care and provides clear lines of communication with clinicians and caregivers.
The MyGlucoHealth meter works in combination with a real-time online data collection network to upload and manage blood glucose readings using a mobile phone or PC. This eliminates the need for patients to maintain personal logbooks, improving data accuracy and removing the opportunity for incomplete or 'manufactured' readings.
Using the MyGlucoHealth Portal at www.myglucohealth.net, or regional sites throughout the world, patients securely transmit and evaluate their daily readings while communicating those same results to their families, caregiver or diabetic care specialist.
About Entra Health Systems
Entra Health Systems, headquartered in San Diego, is an international applied technology company whose charter is to improve healthcare management. Entra Health's products and services improve communication between the patient, clinician and caregiver. Entra Health provides technologies that enhance patient care while at the same time reducing the burden on healthcare providers. Improved patient care means better patient outcomes and reductions in the cost of care. For more information visit: www.entrahealthsystems.com, or www.myglucohealth.net. MyGlucoHealth products are available at: www.myglucostore.com.
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