November is Diabetes Awareness Month, which is a reminder that behind every statistic is a person navigating the daily realities and challenges of diabetes. At Outcomes, we believe that closing gaps in diabetes care takes a village—pharmacists, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers working together to support patients throughout every step of their health journey.
The Diabetes Challenge
As of 2025, diabetes affects more than 53 million adults in the United States, which is about 15.8% of U.S. adults. Of these, approximately 38 million have been formally diagnosed, while an estimated 15 million remain undiagnosed. This makes diabetes one of the most widespread chronic health conditions in the country and a major public health challenge.1 Despite many medical advancements and new therapies, many patients still face real challenges like managing complex medication regimens, making lifestyle changes, and needing ongoing medical support.
These barriers often lead to preventable complications and higher healthcare costs, but more importantly, they can leave patients feeling overwhelmed and isolated. That’s why improving diabetes care requires a more connected, collaborative approach across healthcare partners.
Pharmacists Role With Diabetes
Pharmacists are one of the most accessible and trusted healthcare providers in a patient’s care journey. From helping patients understand their medications and monitoring side effects to providing education on insulin management or blood glucose monitoring, pharmacists play a crucial role in helping people with diabetes stay on track to better health outcomes.
Their continuous interactions and personal relationships with patients allow them to intervene early, provide resources, and reinforce care plans prescribed by other healthcare professionals. With the right tools, pharmacists can deliver even greater value by identifying gaps in care, improving adherence, and preventing further complications before they occur.
How Outcomes Connects the Dots Across Healthcare
At Outcomes, we’re dedicated to empowering collaboration across payers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and pharmacists. Our patient centric solutions are designed to maximize the close relationships between pharmacists and patients to drive better care for individuals living with diabetes and other chronic conditions.
Here’s how we support our partners across the healthcare ecosystem:
- For Pharmacists: We provide clinical tools, patient engagement programs, and workflow solutions that make it easier to deliver quality care and document interventions.
- For Payers: We provide a platform that supports population health management, closing care gaps, and ensuring members receive the right care at the right time.
- For Pharmaceutical Manufacturers: We partner to create personalized engagement programs, support patients in improving adherence, and achieving better health outcomes.
By bringing these verticals together, we enable an easier and more proactive approach to managing diabetes—one that benefits patients, reduces costs, and strengthens collaboration across the continuum of care.
Acknowledging Diabetes Awareness Month
Every November, we should all take the time to recognize the millions of individuals living with diabetes and the healthcare professionals who stand beside them. It’s also a chance to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the work still ahead.
At Outcomes, we’re proud to support our partners in closing gaps in diabetes care, connecting partners, and empowering patients to live healthier lives. Because when we all collaborate, we can achieve better outcomes for all.
1Diabetes Statistics and Facts in the US 2025, 2025, [https://www.theglobalstatistics.com/united-states-diabetes-statistics/]
