NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Omnis Health, a leader in diabetes monitoring systems, today announced the launch of the new EmbracePro™, a blood glucose meter for medical professionals. Approved for multi-patient use, EmbracePro features a test strip release button for more hygienic strip disposal and provides accurate results within five seconds.
“Omnis Health is proud to be entering the long-term care market. Our company is committed to delivering healthcare innovations to both patients and clinicians,” said Rob Burton, president, Omnis Health. “EmbracePro is designed with professionals in mind. We know that clinicians need fast and accurate meters and EmbracePro provides that reliable technology.”
The EmbracePro blood glucose meter allows testing with less pain for the patient, requiring a small sample size and alternate site testing locations, such as, fingers, the palm, or forearm. New EmbracePro gold electrode test strips provide a shorter conductive path which increases accuracy and reliability. The EmbracePro allows for easy management of results for clinicians, storing up to 500 blood test results with date and time stamp, as well as an event recording mode for more effective data management.
According to the National Institutes of Health, there are more than 25.8 million Americans living with diabetes, 8.3 percent of the U.S. population. The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has risen from 1.5 million in 1958 to 18.8 million in 2010, an increase of epidemic proportions. Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. Diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death, but people with diabetes can take steps to control the disease and lower the risk of complications.
Professional blood glucose meters are medical devices for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood, and help manage a patient’s overall health.
Omnis Health is committed to providing the highest quality products including the Embrace® family of blood glucose monitors. A value leader in the industry, we are committed to helping people manage their overall health. Our deep understanding of diabetes and the challenges facing people with diabetes allows us to adapt to the ever-changing healthcare environment and deliver timely, dependable and affordable blood glucose monitoring systems. Omnis Health is a trusted partner for durable medical equipment providers, wholesale distributors, medical professionals, and retailers alike. Visit www.omnishealth.com for more information.
