Revolutionizing the way we care for ourselves and others by thoughtfully using technology to connect people and healthcare on-line and in-person. A blogg to accompany DigitialHealthRevolution.com
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ScienceDaily: Smart solution: Researchers use smartphones to improve health of elderly diabetics in China
Smart solution: Researchers use smartphones to improve health of elderly diabetics in China
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091029162022.htm
Scientists have designed smartphone technology, which includes interactive games and easy-to-use logging features, especially for elderly Chinese diabetics.
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ScienceDaily: Cell Phones Manage Diabetes -- Epidemiologists Use Wireless Technology To Improve Blood Sugar Monitoring
Cell Phones Manage Diabetes -- Epidemiologists Use Wireless Technology To Improve Blood Sugar Monitoring
http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0902-cell_phones_manage_diabetes.htm#
Doctors provide Internet-enabled cell phones to diabetic patients in order to improve their health. Patients enter their blood sugar levels, food intake, physical activity information and more into the phone, which is programmed to provide encouraging messages and remind them to take new readings. Doctors can review the online database that holds this information. Bluetooth technology transmits signals wirelessly from a blood sugar monitor to the phone.
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NYTimes.com: Are Doctors Ready for Virtual Visits?
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