Diabetes Management System Based on Ubiquitous Healthcare.
10.4093/jkd.2011.12.3.133
- Author:
Jiwoon KIM
1
;
Chul Woo AHN
Author Information
1. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. acw@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Editorial
- Keywords:
Ubiquitous;
Diabetes mellitus;
Medical informatics
- MeSH:
Cellular Phone;
Chronic Disease;
Delivery of Health Care;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Foundations;
Glucose;
Humans;
Internet;
Korea;
Medical Informatics;
Prevalence
- From:Journal of Korean Diabetes
2011;12(3):133-137
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The rapidly increasing prevalence of chronic disease is an important challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. Ubiquitous healthcare (U-health) systems arising from the fusion of IT and medicine may provide new solutions for addressing chronic disease in the future. Because U-health is based on the constant availability of information, communication networks are being considered as alternatives to mainstream face-to-face healthcare services and also in supportive functions. To improve the quality and efficiency of care for patients with diabetes mellitus, we consider an individualized internet or mobile phone based U-health system of health management. In this paper, we explore the present state of U-health systems in Korea and in other countries, and examine glucose control models in diabetic patients based on u-health systems. Although many problems remain unresolved and the U-health model needs further development and more rigorous study, U-health systems maybe the foundations of medicine's future.
