AspyreRx
The first FDA-authorized prescription digital therapeutic to treat type 2 diabetes.
Overview
AspyreRx, from Better Therapeutics, is a 90-day prescription digital therapeutic designed to treat the root causes of type 2 diabetes. It delivers a form of CBT via a smartphone app to help patients identify and change the behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs that contribute to their condition. The goal is to achieve lasting changes in diet and activity to improve glycemic control.
✨ Key Features
- FDA-authorized for treating type 2 diabetes
- Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- 90-day treatment program
- Personalized skill-building lessons
- Helps address the root causes of the disease
🎯 Key Differentiators
- The only FDA-authorized DTx that uses CBT to *treat* type 2 diabetes, not just manage it
- Focuses on addressing the cognitive and behavioral root causes of the disease
- Prescription-only, ensuring clinical oversight
Unique Value: Offers a new treatment modality for type 2 diabetes that goes beyond management to treat the underlying causes of the disease through behavioral therapy, delivered conveniently via a smartphone.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Clinically proven to provide significant and durable reductions in A1c for patients with type 2 diabetes.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- For individuals with type 1 diabetes
- Not intended to replace diabetes medication
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike management platforms (Livongo, Omada), AspyreRx is an FDA-authorized *treatment* based on CBT. Unlike disease reversal programs (Virta), it uses a psychological approach rather than a strictly nutritional one.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: N/A
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