Offer More Than a Glucose Test to Diabetic Patients

At Diabetes Testing Centers™ (DTC), we help medical providers expand beyond standard diabetes care by integrating cognitive assessments into everyday practice. While glucose testing identifies current metabolic status, it does not reveal the silent cognitive decline that affects up to 40% of diabetic patients, and is often missed in primary care.

Our Digital Cognitive Assessment (DCA) is a turnkey solution that enables your existing medical assistants or technicians to administer a clinically validated cognitive screening in just minutes at the point of care. The results are immediately available to the provider for review with the patient, streamlining documentation and improving clinical decision-making—all within a standard office visit.

Built for primary care and multispecialty settings, our cloud-based platform delivers these assessments without the need for additional staff, equipment training, or major workflow changes. With rising awareness of the link between diabetes and cognitive impairment, offering cognitive screening positions your practice as both progressive and preventive, while supporting improved patient outcomes and increased revenue through established CPT reimbursements.

Let me know if you want a version that focuses on Medicare Annual Wellness Visit integration or cognitive decline as an early indicator for broader chronic care pathways.

Cognitive Assessments: A Critical Tool Across Medical Disciplines 

Cognitive assessments are essential for evaluating brain function and identifying early signs of cognitive decline. While primary care providers (PCPs) often lead initial screenings, cognitive testing plays a key role across multiple specialties. These assessments not only help detect and manage conditions like dementia and memory loss but also inform clinical decisions in a wide range of patient populations—ultimately improving outcomes and care coordination.

Below is an alphabetical overview of healthcare providers who routinely incorporate cognitive assessments into their clinical workflows:

• Audiologists: Evaluate the impact of hearing loss on cognitive performance and screen for decline.

• Cardiologists: Monitor cognitive function in patients with vascular risk factors, heart failure, or atrial fibrillation.

• Geriatricians: Routinely assess older adults to manage age-related cognitive impairment and prevent functional decline.

• Neurologists: Diagnose and manage neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and vascular dementia.

• Neurosurgeons: Assess cognitive status pre- and post-operatively to ensure safety and guide recovery.

• Occupational Therapists: Evaluate cognitive skills necessary for daily tasks and develop personalized rehabilitation plans.

• Oncologists: Identify cognitive changes in patients undergoing chemotherapy (e.g., “chemo brain”) and guide supportive care.

• Pediatricians: Monitor developmental milestones and cognitive health in children to detect early delays or conditions like ADHD.

• Pharmacists: Flag medications or interactions that may impair cognition, especially in polypharmacy or geriatric patients.

• Primary Care Providers: Screen during routine exams or Medicare Wellness Visits to catch early cognitive changes.

• Psychiatrists: Evaluate cognitive function as part of diagnosing and managing mood disorders, psychosis, and treatment effects.

• Psychologists/Neuropsychologists: Conduct in-depth cognitive testing to diagnose learning disabilities, brain injuries, and cognitive disorders.

• Rehabilitation Specialists (PM&R): Use assessments to guide therapy for stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neurological rehab.

This diverse clinical use underscores the vital importance of cognitive health across the healthcare spectrum—reinforcing why assessments should be part of routine care, particularly for at-risk populations like those with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or advanced age.

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