HealthDesk Corporation introduces online house-calls for diabetes patients; The American Diabetes Association partners with HealthDesk

Business Wire, April 30, 1997

BERKELEY, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--April 30, 1997--HealthDesk Corporation (NASDAQ:HDSK), a leading developer of disease management software, introduced software that enables diabetes patients to use their home computers and the Internet to interact with physicians and track their disease.

The software, HealthDesk OnLine for Diabetes, is designed to make diabetes management easier, more accurate and cost-effective through greater patient involvement.

"Patient behavior modification is a key to lowering the costs and complications of diabetes. Partnering with HealthDesk to increase patient access to the ADA materials is a big step in the right direction," stated Belinda Childs, RN, MN, CDE, president-healthcare and education, the American Diabetes Association. HealthDesk recently reached an agreement with ADA to use selected ADA patient education materials in HealthDesk's software.

Patients, families, and physicians can now track and exchange customized medical information via a private system. HealthDesk OnLine for Diabetes is designed to track pertinent diabetes management information such as glucose levels, diet and exercise, and insulin dosage. The system also educates and alerts the patient to warning signs which may require a physician's attention.

In addition, the patient receives care reminders, meal planning assistance, personalized newsletters, and easy access to a proprietary and comprehensive health library on the HealthDesk private Web site.

"We developed the software to provide diabetes patients and their families with a personalized support system, giving them improved access to information and their providers. This enables them to self-manage their disease as well as facilitate communication with their health providers. By helping patients and their families better manage diabetes, HealthDesk OnLine for Diabetes is designed to reduce the medical costs associated with their care," noted Peter O'Donnell, CEO and president of HealthDesk Corporation.

"This is a winning solution for both the patient and the healthcare professional."

HealthDesk recently signed other agreements with major educational and reference materials suppliers to create a comprehensive health library, including information from the HealthWise Knowledgebase.

HealthDesk Corporation, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Berkeley, Calif., is a leading developer of interactive disease management software that enhances health through ongoing and targeted support to patients, families, and caregivers. HealthDesk's core product, HealthDesk OnLine, provides access to state-of-the-art health management tools and a diverse set of information systems. Other disease management products are planned for congestive heart failure, asthma, pregnancy, and older adults. -0-

Note to Editors: This release contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the inherent risks of delays in software development projects.

In addition, the Company is subject to risk associated with competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, new product development, reliance on key strategic alliances, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

HealthDesk OnLine is a trademark of HealthDesk Corporation.

CONTACT: HealthDesk

Sabrina J. Bolus, 510/883-2160

sbolus@healthdesk.com