1st ed. 2019 Edition
by Yves Reznik (Editor)
This book covers the main fields of diabetes management through applied technologies.
The
different chapters include insulin therapy through basic insulin
injection therapy, external and implantable insulin pumps and the more
recent approaches such as sensor augmented pumps and close-loop systems.
Islet transplantation is also described through its technical aspects
and clinical evaluation. Glucose measurement through blood glucose
meters and continuous glucose monitoring systems are comprehensively
explained. Educational tools including videogames and software dedicated
to diabetes management are depicted. Lastly, Telemedicine systems
devoted to data transmission, telemonitoring and decision support
systems are described and their use for supporting health systems are
summarized.
This book will help professionals involved in
diabetes management understanding the contribution of diabetes
technologies for promoting the optimization of glucose control and
monitoring. This volume will be helpful in current clinical practice for
diabetes management and also beneficial to students.
