Ypsomed and Sidekick Health have announced the launch of a new integrated digital health solution aimed at improving the management of obesity. The innovative solution combines Ypsomed’s autoinjectors with Sidekick Health’s digital health platform, providing enhanced support for patients using GLP-1-based injectable therapies.
This solution integrates Ypsomed’s SmartPilot, an intelligent add-on for its YpsoMate autoinjectors, with the Sidekick app. The pairing allows real-time monitoring of key injection data, such as time, date, duration, and accuracy of administration. In addition, the system offers patients access to comprehensive disease education and self-care support, benefiting not only patients but also healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies.
Addressing the Challenges of Obesity
Obesity, a complex and chronic condition affecting millions globally, requires a comprehensive approach to care. Although GLP-1 therapies hold significant promise in managing obesity, many patients struggle to adhere to treatment regimens. Issues such as managing side effects, understanding their condition, and following medication schedules often hinder progress. Consequently, many patients do not reach their full therapeutic potential, limiting the effectiveness of GLP-1 therapies.
A Comprehensive Digital Solution for Obesity Treatment
This newly integrated digital health solution aims to enhance patient adherence and persistence, unlocking the full potential of GLP-1 therapies. The solution is designed to help patients achieve sustainable weight loss and reduce associated cardiovascular and metabolic risks.
Key features of the solution include:
Patient Education: Resources to help patients understand obesity as a chronic condition, manage medication titration, and set realistic treatment expectations.
Lifestyle and Behavioral Support: Personalized, engaging content based on behavioral health principles, offering symptom tracking, nutritional guidance, physical activity coaching, sleep management, and stress reduction tools.
Injection Support: A dedicated injection guide to simplify the injection process, including reminders, step-by-step instructions, feedback on injection accuracy, and guidance on needle-related concerns.
By integrating these features, the solution provides a robust platform for pharmaceutical companies to enhance the patient experience. It allows for the seamless integration of therapy and injection procedures while tracking patient behavior. Ypsomed’s smart devices collect real-time adherence data, generating valuable real-world data to optimize treatment.
Through this collaboration, Ypsomed and Sidekick Health aim to revolutionize the way obesity is managed, offering patients a more comprehensive, supportive, and personalized approach to care.
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