Frequently Asked Questions
USING THE PROGRAM
- Who should use this program?
This program is primarily to be used by people under the age of 65 who have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- What do I need to know to use the program?
The program includes a personal assessment of your estimated future risks of diabetes complications. To complete this assessment you will need to have your most recent blood pressure, A1C (blood sugar), total cholesterol, and HDL cholesterol numbers. If you do not have these numbers, there is information about what the averages for these numbers are, but it is most accurate if you use your own numbers.
- What do my results mean?
The risk estimates in the program are from studies of large groups of people and may not be accurate for your personal situation. You are strongly advised to talk to your healthcare provider before making any changes.
Technical Requirements
- What do I need to run the program?
The program runs in standard browsers and requires Flash® version 10 or higher. A sound card and speakers are optional.
Privacy
- Does the program save personally identifiable information about me?
No personally identifiable information is collected or saved by the program. Usage metrics and information that does not contain personal identifiers are collected and may be shared with third parties.
- Are email addresses saved?
In The High Costs of Diabetes program you can send a link or email message to a friend or colleague. Email addresses you provide for a friend or colleague will be used to send information on your behalf and will not be collected or used by Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. or other third parties for any other purpose.
Note: Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. is not a healthcare provider. It does not render medical advice or services, and the information on our Websites should never be used as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare provider. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a disease or health problem. You should instead always consult your physician or other healthcare provider for such medical advice or services.
