Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic and growing illness that affects more than 20 million adults and children in the U.S.  Patients with diabetes can avoid serious health complications associated with the disease, by maintaining blood glucose (sugar) levels within a normal range and minimizing daily sugar intake.  The Center for Connected Health is working on a number of connected health models of care to address this mounting health crisis, including a program with the Massachusetts General Hospital Ambulatory Practice of the Future, to design a remote monitoring system to help diabetes patients collect and transmit their blood sugar readings, access their personal health data and understand their glucose trends from the convenience of their home.

Center for Connected Health Models of Care

Diabetes Remote Monitoring

The Center for Connected Health and MGH Ambulatory Practice of the Future have formed a partnership to test and assess a treatment approach for Type 2 Diabetics.

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Center for Connected Health Models of Care

Diabetes Remote Monitoring

The Center for Connected Health and MGH Ambulatory Practice of the Future have formed a partnership to test and assess a treatment approach for Type 2 Diabetics.

2 Comments

Research Materials & External Resources

Connected Health: A New Framework for Evaluation of Communication Technology Use in Care Improvement Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes

The functional framework presented in this review provides a systems approach to the problem and represents a standardized methodology for analyzing communications technology use in diabetes care.

November 2007 | Mathur A, Kvedar JC, Watson AJ

A short message service by cellular phone in type 2 diabetic patients for 12 months

This educational intervention using the Internet and a SMS by cellular phone rapidly improved and stably maintained the glycemic control of the patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007 | Yoon KH, Kim HS

Internet Diabetic Patient Management Using a Short Messaging Service Automatically Produced by a Knowledge Matrix System

Patients who used the web-based short messaging service for 12 weeks lost weight, had better control of their blood sugar, and lower blood sugar levels both before and after meals.

November 2007 | Kim C, Kim H, Nam J, Cho M, Park J, Kang E, Ahn C, Cha B, Lee E, Lim S, Kim K, Lee H

Telehomecare and Remote Monitoring: An Outcomes Overview

This report focuses on how telehomecare and remote monitoring technologies have impacted the care of patients with diabetes, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 | Stachura M, Khasanshina E

Use of an internet-based telemedicine system to manage underserved women with gestational diabetes mellitus

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of monitoring glucose control in indigent women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) over the Internet.

June 2007 | Homko CJ, Santamore WP, Whiteman V, Bower M, Berger P, Geifman-Holtzman O, Bove AA

Home telemonitoring of patients with diabetes: a systematic assessment of observed effects

The objective of this study is to provide a systematic review of diabetes 'home telemonitoring' and its effect at the informational, clinical, behavioural, structural and economical levels.

April 2007 | Jaana M, Pare G

Long-term effect of the Internet-based glucose monitoring system on HbA1c reduction and glucose stability

The authors investigated the long-term effectiveness of the Internet-based glucose monitoring system (IBGMS) on glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

December 2006 | Cho JH, Chang SA, Kwon HS, Choi YH, Ko SH, Moon SD, Yoo SJ, Song KH, Son HS, Kim HS, Lee WC, Cha BY, Son HY, Yoon KH

A randomized trial comparing telemedicine case management with usual care in older, ethnically diverse, medically underserved patients with diabetes mellitus

The authors conducted a randomized, controlled trial comparing telemedicine case management to usual care, with blinding of those obtaining outcome data, in 1,665 Medicare recipients with diabetes, aged 55 years or greater.

Jan/Feb 2006 | Shea S, Weinstock RS, Starren J, Teresi J, Palmas W, Field L, Morin P, Goland R, Izquierdo RE, Wolff LT, Ashraf M, Hilliman C, Silver S, Meyer S, Holmes D, Petkova E, Capps L, Lantigua RA

Web-based care management in patients with poorly controlled diabetes

The authors assessed the effects of web-based care management on glucose and blood pressure control over 12 months in patients with poorly controlled diabetes.

July 2005 | McMahon GT, Gomes HE, Hickson Hohne S, Hu TM, Levine BA, Conlin PR.

Research Materials & External Resources

Connected Health: A New Framework for Evaluation of Communication Technology Use in Care Improvement Strategies for Type 2 Diabetes

The functional framework presented in this review provides a systems approach to the problem and represents a standardized methodology for analyzing communications technology use in diabetes care.

November 2007 | Mathur A, Kvedar JC, Watson AJ

A short message service by cellular phone in type 2 diabetic patients for 12 months

This educational intervention using the Internet and a SMS by cellular phone rapidly improved and stably maintained the glycemic control of the patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007 | Yoon KH, Kim HS

Internet Diabetic Patient Management Using a Short Messaging Service Automatically Produced by a Knowledge Matrix System

Patients who used the web-based short messaging service for 12 weeks lost weight, had better control of their blood sugar, and lower blood sugar levels both before and after meals.

November 2007 | Kim C, Kim H, Nam J, Cho M, Park J, Kang E, Ahn C, Cha B, Lee E, Lim S, Kim K, Lee H

Telehomecare and Remote Monitoring: An Outcomes Overview

This report focuses on how telehomecare and remote monitoring technologies have impacted the care of patients with diabetes, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Wednesday, October 31, 2007 | Stachura M, Khasanshina E

Use of an internet-based telemedicine system to manage underserved women with gestational diabetes mellitus

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the feasibility of monitoring glucose control in indigent women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) over the Internet.

June 2007 | Homko CJ, Santamore WP, Whiteman V, Bower M, Berger P, Geifman-Holtzman O, Bove AA

Home telemonitoring of patients with diabetes: a systematic assessment of observed effects

The objective of this study is to provide a systematic review of diabetes 'home telemonitoring' and its effect at the informational, clinical, behavioural, structural and economical levels.

April 2007 | Jaana M, Pare G

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Payer Pilots Diabetes Smart Phone AppCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is planning to offer 260 patients diabetes-management software that works on mobile phones. The program is intended to study the effectiveness of the application on lowering the Ac1 hemoglobin levels of Type 2 diabetes patients.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 | Health Data Management
Health Goes High-TechYoung Patients, Doctors Use Cell Phones to Monitor Diabetes
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | ABC News
Connected Health: The Next Big Thing?The concepts of case management, condition management, patient education, patient self-management, and patient engagement are all part of the lexicon of chronic illness management today. Read more of Dr. Joseph Kvedar's article in the April issue of HME Today.
Monday, April 14, 2008 | HME Today
Diabetes telemedicine system testedRoyal Bournemouth Hospital in Dorset, UK, is piloting an innovative system which allows diabetic patients to monitor their blood sugar levels remotely.
Friday, March 14, 2008 | HospitalHealthcare.com
Diabetes Remote MonitoringDr. Joseph Kvedar blogs on NextGenWeb with an update on the Center's Diabetes Remote Monitoring program.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | NextGenWeb
Calif. docs participate in remote monitoring program for diabeticsSouthern California physicians will be a part of XTend Medical Corporation's Medical Disease Management Program, which will initially target 500 diabetes patients.
Friday, February 15, 2008 | Healthcare IT News
PAMF hopes its online info system bucks trendThe Palo Alto Medical Foundation is launching a two-year pilot program to promote online communication between diabetic patients and their health care providers.
Friday, January 18, 2008 | San Francisco Business Times

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Payer Pilots Diabetes Smart Phone AppCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is planning to offer 260 patients diabetes-management software that works on mobile phones. The program is intended to study the effectiveness of the application on lowering the Ac1 hemoglobin levels of Type 2 diabetes patients.
Thursday, April 24, 2008 | Health Data Management
Health Goes High-TechYoung Patients, Doctors Use Cell Phones to Monitor Diabetes
Wednesday, April 23, 2008 | ABC News
Connected Health: The Next Big Thing?The concepts of case management, condition management, patient education, patient self-management, and patient engagement are all part of the lexicon of chronic illness management today. Read more of Dr. Joseph Kvedar's article in the April issue of HME Today.
Monday, April 14, 2008 | HME Today
Diabetes telemedicine system testedRoyal Bournemouth Hospital in Dorset, UK, is piloting an innovative system which allows diabetic patients to monitor their blood sugar levels remotely.
Friday, March 14, 2008 | HospitalHealthcare.com
Diabetes Remote MonitoringDr. Joseph Kvedar blogs on NextGenWeb with an update on the Center's Diabetes Remote Monitoring program.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | NextGenWeb
Calif. docs participate in remote monitoring program for diabeticsSouthern California physicians will be a part of XTend Medical Corporation's Medical Disease Management Program, which will initially target 500 diabetes patients.
Friday, February 15, 2008 | Healthcare IT News
PAMF hopes its online info system bucks trendThe Palo Alto Medical Foundation is launching a two-year pilot program to promote online communication between diabetic patients and their health care providers.
Friday, January 18, 2008 | San Francisco Business Times
Online clinic service ready: Subscription will help users track health information, manage illnessesThe service targets those with chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma and hyperthyroidism. The website can track and remind patients when they should have their feet and eyes checked and get a cardiogram and, as the information builds up, can offer daily advice on how to manage the illness.
Sunday, January 13, 2008 | The Chronicle Herald Nova Scotia
Remote monitoring projects take offLate 2007 saw two exciting diabetes-related remote patient monitoring projects take positive steps forward.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008 | Healthcare IT News
Cellphone latest tool in health-care arsenalA new project between Edmonton researchers and LG Electronics could soon allow patients to test and transmit vital signs to a remote nurse using a handheld device connected to a cellphone. The research team hopes to target diabetics by creating a device that can also monitor unstable glucose levels and chemicals in the blood.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007 | The Star Phoenix
Instant messaging helps diabetics control diseaseAn automated instant messaging service can help people with diabetes manage their disease more effectively, Korean researchers report.
Thursday, November 22, 2007 | Reuters Health
Near Space Technology Brings Health Care To Navajo NationMembers of the Navajo Nation, many of whom lack access to telephones, will receive glucose monitors that transmit information to balloons flying at altitudes of around 65,000 feet. Health care practitioners will be able to monitor patients' glucose levels and provide advice as well as emergency services.
Monday, November 19, 2007 | InformationWeek
Can BlackBerry save lives?A new medical study is trying to determine whether BlackBerries can help improve the treatment of patients suffering from chronic disease - and possibly save lives.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007 | Montreal Gazette
Telemedicine Could Be Answer To Treating Aging U.S. PopulationTuesday, November 6, 2007 | iHealthBeatPalo Alto Medical Foundation Receives $1.2 Million Grant for New Diabetes Management StudyWednesday, October 17, 2007 | AScribeVendors are delivering new ways to monitor telehealth patients, but users still wish for moreStill early in the testing phase, the use of cell phones as part of a diabetes management program is part of an increasing reliance on telehealth, which is the use of information technology to manage health in the home environment.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 | Health Data Management
Designing for DiabeticsInspired by consumer gadgetry, medical-device makers are creating slick tools for insulin injections and readings.
Friday, September 21, 2007 | BusinessWeek
24-hour devices monitor diabeticsThousands of patients are switching from a few finger pricks a day to track their disease to new sensors that keep guard around-the-clock.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 | VenturaCountyStar
Dialing into the market for diabetes careThis fall, Palo Alto Medical Foundation patients might be eligible to participate in one of the first large studies using cell phones to manage diabetes.
Friday, September 7, 2007 | East Bay Business Times
Diabetes patients on the lineA talking super-computer will help treat diabetes patients by giving advice on diet, exercise and medication as well as keeping tabs on their overall condition.
Thursday, August 9, 2007 | The Australian
Mobile Technology and Blood Glucose MonitoringSunday, June 24, 2007 | DiabetesHealthTelemonitoring health catches on in Hawaii Dew-Anne Langcaon recently received a text message on her cell phone reminding her to take a blood-glucose reading. Another message relayed that she'd had a high reading and should review what caused it.
Sunday, June 24, 2007 | The Honolulu Advertiser
Cell phones would be medical devicesQualcomm is planning to launch a mobile network that would allow people to use their cell phones to manage myriad health issues including diabetes and dieting.
Friday, May 18, 2007 | SignOnSanDiego
 

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