# Disease Management Platforms Welkin Health Provices Wellness Coaching for Diabetes Sufferers By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welkin-health References: [mobihealthnews](http://mobihealthnews.com/45296/welkin-health-gets-2m-for-disease-management-coaching-tools-humana-pilot/) & [welkinhealth](https://www.welkinhealth.com/) Welkin Health prides itself on helping diseases sufferers manage their ailments with the help of wellness coaching systems and medical programs that are available via one's mobile device. Based in San Francisco, the [health management company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truewellness) specializes in a variety of disease-focused programs that are offered via fixed telephones, computers or on handheld smartphones. Specializing in conditions like diabetes, Welkin Health's app connects users to other disease sufferers and gives them access to tips and [wellness coaching tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dash-wellness) that make management of ailments more bearable and less grueling. While a [disease like diabetes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-lifestyle-program) interrupt the daily routine of its sufferers, Welkin's health management tools focus on one's diet and make staying healthy a lifestyle choice that is easy to adopt for mobile users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Disease-focused Wellness Coaching:** Companies can develop disease-focused wellness coaching platforms to help people manage their ailments and improve their health. - **Mobile Health Management Apps:** Developing mobile apps that provide disease management tools and connect users with other disease sufferers can revolutionize the healthcare industry. - **Telehealth Solutions for Chronic Diseases:** Companies can specialize in creating telehealth solutions for chronic diseases, bringing healthcare services to patients from the comfort of their homes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** Healthcare professionals can utilize disease management platforms like Welkin Health to provide more personalized care to their patients. - **Digital Health:** Digital health startups can create innovative disease management apps that utilize wellness coaching and disease-specific tips to better support patients. - **Telemedicine:** Telemedicine companies can expand their offerings to include disease management solutions, providing a more comprehensive suite of healthcare services to their patients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connective Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellb-health.md) - [Consolidated Diabetes Management Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-management-app.md) - [Expanded Health Companion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lark-health-companion-app.md) - [Chronic Care Management](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeval-care.md) - [Motivational AI Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basys.md) - [Personalized Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precision-health-platform.md) - [Chronic Condition Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-health.md) - [Personalized Diabetes Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-lifestyle-program.md) - [AI Wellness Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuduu.md)