Diabetes is a high-prevalence disorder that has a significant impact on patients’ quality of life that will need to take special care of glucose level. There are a few classic medical devices aimed at the population with Diabetes, but recently, innovative tools are available in the market to improve routine life.
Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are one example since they can be worn daily to check glucose levels. They are popular because they allow the users to make more informed choices about the types of food, physical activities and medication needed on that day. The measurements are done every few minutes, and the collected data is sent to a monitor or a smartphone app.
Another utility done by a smartphone is the use of management apps. When paired with devices, provide new features like automatically identifying recurring highs or lows in blood sugar pairing these measurements with alerts on smartphones in case of any abnormal reading. One example of this technology is the OneTouch Reveal mobile app.
Furthermore, new insulin pens have been developed with digital health solutions. They are an alternative to traditional syringes and quicker and easier to use. It comes preloaded with insulin and needs to be thrown away after use but reusable pens are also available. The newest models have built-in wireless communication and sensors that allow patients to track insulin delivery through their phones. The same app can also help calculate the correct insulin dosage instantly.
In conclusion, medical technology has been improving a lot during the last years and, with that, bringing changes in the patient’s quality of life, including new alternatives in the diabetes field.
Read also: OneTouch Reveal® Mobile App for Diabetes
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About the Author: MSci Maísa Melo is a Pharmacist and a current PhD student in cosmetic technology, from São Paulo, Brazil. She has earned her master’s degree from the University of São Paulo and has been involved with the development, stability, safety and efficacy of cosmetics since 2013. She has specialized in the clinical efficacy of cosmetics by biophysical and skin imaging techniques as well as the use of alternative models to animal testing. Her research work has been published in several scientific journals and book chapters from the field.
