Self monitoring of blood glucose in blind diabetic patients

Windecker, Roland; Heinemann, Lutz; Sawicki, Peter T.

doi:10.1002/(sici)1096-9136(199708)14:8<703::aid-dia416>3.0.co;2-n

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“…49 In another study of blind patients treated with insulin, a blood glucose meter with voice edition and a modified test strip holder significantly improved the frequency and reliability of the measurements. 50 Therefore, manufacturers' attempts to address these concerns via "talking" devices, larger visual display, automatic handling of test strips, and eliminating the need for user coding are likely to make home blood glucose monitoring even more appealing for these populations.…”

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The Value of Home Monitoring Kits in Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, and Oral Anticoagulation Therapy

Vincze¹,

Parthan²

2004

Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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Home monitoring devices encourage people to actively participate in their health care management. In addition, access to more data may help to make better decisions, which may ultimately lead to better health outcomes. The primary focus of this article will be on blood glucose, blood pressure, prothrombin time, and peak flow meters. The empirical evidence on the accuracy and usefulness of these home monitoring devices is discussed. Based on the evidence from the literature, erroneous reporting of the readings by the patients is a major concern. Therefore, primary practitioners are encouraged to consult with patients’ log books and their meters (if memory feature is available), instead of relying solely on self-reported values. Patients also need to be educated and trained adequately about the proper measurement technique and relevance and interpretation of the readings. Continuing education is necessary regarding the behavioral and therapeutic changes patients should carry out in accordance with performing regular home monitoring.

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Section: Usefulness In Selected Populationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Value of Home Monitoring Kits in Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, and Oral Anticoagulation Therapy

Vincze¹,

Parthan²

2004

Journal of Pharmacy Practice

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“…This is not a new topic, but surprisingly, there are a very limited number of publications on this subject so far. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] Furthermore, proposals will be made for structural measures that could be taken to improve technical solutions for the care of this patient group and will argue for a implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the principles of the universal design. microvascular complication seen in patients with diabetes.…”

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Usability of Medical Devices for Patients With Diabetes Who Are Visually Impaired or Blind

Heinemann

Droßel²,

Freckmann

et al. 2016

J Diabetes Sci Technol

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The estimation is that every third to fourth patient with diabetes suffers from some degree of diabetic retinopathy. Medical products for insulin administration (such as insulin pens and pumps) or glucose monitoring not optimized to the needs of these patients’ represent a high barrier for optimal diabetes therapy in daily practice. To date, the number of devices suitable for visually impaired and blind patients with diabetes is scarce. This manuscript outlines the specific needs of this patient group with regard to systems for insulin administration, blood glucose measurement, and continuous glucose monitoring. We see the clear need for a policy requirement for manufacturers to provide accessible/user friendly technical aids for visually impaired and blind patients with diabetes. This would represent an important step toward improving the situation for this impressively large patient group.

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Insulinbehandlung bei Niereninsuffizienz, Sehbehinderung und autonomer Neuropathie

Berger¹,

Jörgens²

2001

Praxis Der Insulintherapie

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Self monitoring of blood glucose in blind diabetic patients

Cited by 10 publications

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The Value of Home Monitoring Kits in Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, and Oral Anticoagulation Therapy

The Value of Home Monitoring Kits in Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, and Oral Anticoagulation Therapy

Usability of Medical Devices for Patients With Diabetes Who Are Visually Impaired or Blind

Insulinbehandlung bei Niereninsuffizienz, Sehbehinderung und autonomer Neuropathie

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