Welcome to 2025. A lot of people have set ambitious health goals for this year, including weight loss, exercising regularly, managing stress, or improving chronic conditions. Many studies, however, indicate that almost 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by mid-February. Whether it’s due to lack of accountability, motivation, or consistent monitoring, most don’t succeed.
But when it comes to improving health and, specifically chronic conditions, cellular RPM™ can help. This innovative technology will not only track vital signs in real-time but makes patients accountable by sending results to healthcare professionals. In a 2024 survey of people with high blood pressure and a survey of people with diabetes, more than 50% of both groups said they would test more consistently if they knew their reading was being sent to their provider.
Why Cellular Remote Patient Monitoring?
Cellular RPM uses cellular-connected devices to collect and transmit health data from patients to healthcare providers. Cellular devices like blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, and weight scales gather vital information, which is then reviewed by a patient’s care team. This enables continuous tracking of health conditions outside of a clinical setting.
Cellular RPM has traditionally been used to manage chronic diseases, but its scope is expanding to preventive care and overall wellness – making it a powerful tool for achieving New Year’s health resolutions.
- Accountability Drives Success
One challenge of resolutions is accountability. Cellular RPM creates a bridge between patients and healthcare providers, fostering a sense of responsibility. Knowing that healthcare providers are regularly monitoring your progress can motivate you to adhere to care plans and goals.
For example, if the goal is to lower blood pressure through exercise and diet, a cellular RPM device can track blood pressure, heart rate and weight on a regular basis. Any deviations can trigger a prompt from a healthcare provider to remind the patient of their goals. This external accountability reduces the likelihood of slacking off.
- Real-Time Feedback and Motivation
Seeing tangible progress keeps you motivated. Cellular RPM provides instant feedback on various health metrics, offering a real-time snapshot of your health.
If a patient is trying to lower A1c, testing glucose levels on a regular basis helps them track trends to understand what may cause high or low readings. In addition, if a setback occurs, cellular RPM can help identify the reasons, allowing for quick course correction.
- Managing Chronic Conditions More Effectively
For those with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease, cellular RPM is a game-changer. New Year’s resolutions for managing these conditions often fall apart due to lack of access to continuous care. Cellular RPM enables consistent monitoring, ensuring that any fluctuations are detected early.
By tracking glucose levels, blood pressure, or heart rate daily, patients can manage their conditions better and avoid emergency interventions. This continuous care loop fosters healthier lifestyle choices, contributing to long-term health improvements.
- Reducing Stress and Improving Mental Health
Mental health is often overlooked in New Year’s resolutions, but cellular RPM can play a significant role in managing stress and improving emotional well-being. Testing with accurate cellular RPM devices provides peace of mind by seeing exact vital sign results immediately. Once a patient knows they can see that accurate measurement every time, they become more comfortable with testing and tracking trends. Seeing consistent and improved test results can also motivate a patient to continue on a path to success in achieving their resolution goals.
- Building Sustainable Habits
Sustainability is key to long-term success. Cellular RPM supports habit formation by integrating health monitoring into your daily routine. Over time, the consistent feedback loop creates awareness around your actions, fostering healthier habits that naturally align with your goals.
- Prevention Over Cure
A common pitfall of health resolutions is the focus on fixing issues rather than preventing them. RPM shifts this perspective by emphasizing preventive care. Early detection of potential health risks allows for proactive measures, reducing the likelihood of developing more severe health problems.
For example, regular heart rate or blood pressure monitoring can catch irregularities before they escalate, enabling timely intervention and reinforcing the importance of preventive health practices.
Embracing RPM for 2025 and Beyond
As we step into 2025, incorporating cellular RPM into your health resolutions can transform fleeting ambitions into long-term achievements. Whether you’re aiming to manage a chronic condition, lose weight, or improve mental health, cellular RPM offers the tools and insights needed to stay on course.
By combining technology with healthcare, cellular RPM not only enhances your physical well-being but also fosters a sense of empowerment and control over your health journey. This year, let data, accountability, and personalized care guide you toward a healthier lifestyle.
