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Published in: Current Diabetes Reports 6/2013

01-12-2013 | Psychosocial Aspects (KK Hood, Section Editor)

Technology to Optimize Pediatric Diabetes Management and Outcomes

Authors: Jessica T. Markowitz, Kara R. Harrington, Lori M. B. Laffel

Published in: Current Diabetes Reports | Issue 6/2013

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Abstract

Technology for diabetes management is rapidly developing and changing. With each new development, there are numerous factors to consider, including medical benefits, impact on quality of life, ease of use, and barriers to use. It is also important to consider the interaction between developmental stage and technology. This review considers a number of newer diabetes-related technologies and explores issues related to their use in the pediatric diabetes population (including young adults), with a focus on psychosocial factors. Areas include trend technology in blood glucose monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring, sensor-augmented insulin pumps and low glucose suspend functions, internet applications including videoconferencing, mobile applications (apps), text messaging, and online gaming.
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Metadata
Title
Technology to Optimize Pediatric Diabetes Management and Outcomes
Authors
Jessica T. Markowitz
Kara R. Harrington
Lori M. B. Laffel
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Diabetes Reports / Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 1534-4827
Electronic ISSN: 1539-0829
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11892-013-0419-3

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