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Type 1 Diabetes Management Using
Information Communication Technology
Eva Skočir, Tereza Sever, Tadeja Vidmar, Andrej Starc
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
eva.skocir05@gmail.com; tery.sever@gmail.com; tejci.vidmar@gmail.com;
andrej.starc34@gmail.com
Abstract
Introduction: The incidence of diabetes type 1 is increasing. Meanwhile,
diabetes represents one of the greatest risks for comorbidity with other
diseases and late complications associated with diabetes, thus a great
burden for the health system. Diabetes complications occur more often
if the disease is poorly managed. Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed
in children and young adults who represent a big part of the working
population. Methods: We used the descriptive method with a systematic
overview of scientific and professional literature. We searched through
CINAHL, Medline, ScienceDirect databases. The key words we searched
for were: diabetes type 1, information technology in healthcare, diabetes
management, diabetes control, diabetes self-management, disease
management, information communication technology and sladkorna
bolezen tipa 1. We typed them into a search engine in various yet
meaningful combinations in Slovene and English language. Hundreds
of sources of literature have been found. Based on the suitability of the
titles a selection was made. Furthermore, based on reading of abstracts,
we decided to include 19 sources in preparation of the article. Inclusion
criteria when deciding which sources to use were: sources published
after 2014; resources that have full access online; available articles for
free; professional and scientific literature only; Slovenian and English
sources only. The literature search took place in the second half of
February and the first half of March 2020. Results: Progress in the field
of information and communication technology opens up possibilities
for improved health care for patients with diabetes, which is a step
toward easier and better diabetes management. Blood glucose monitors
continuously measure blood sugar and transmit measurements to the
apps on smartphones or directly to the insulin pumps. These pumps then
connect to computers where a better overview of the blood sugar status
is enabled. Various smartphone applications provide online consultation
Type 1 Diabetes Management Using
Information Communication Technology
Eva Skočir, Tereza Sever, Tadeja Vidmar, Andrej Starc
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zdravstvena pot 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
eva.skocir05@gmail.com; tery.sever@gmail.com; tejci.vidmar@gmail.com;
andrej.starc34@gmail.com
Abstract
Introduction: The incidence of diabetes type 1 is increasing. Meanwhile,
diabetes represents one of the greatest risks for comorbidity with other
diseases and late complications associated with diabetes, thus a great
burden for the health system. Diabetes complications occur more often
if the disease is poorly managed. Type 1 diabetes is often diagnosed
in children and young adults who represent a big part of the working
population. Methods: We used the descriptive method with a systematic
overview of scientific and professional literature. We searched through
CINAHL, Medline, ScienceDirect databases. The key words we searched
for were: diabetes type 1, information technology in healthcare, diabetes
management, diabetes control, diabetes self-management, disease
management, information communication technology and sladkorna
bolezen tipa 1. We typed them into a search engine in various yet
meaningful combinations in Slovene and English language. Hundreds
of sources of literature have been found. Based on the suitability of the
titles a selection was made. Furthermore, based on reading of abstracts,
we decided to include 19 sources in preparation of the article. Inclusion
criteria when deciding which sources to use were: sources published
after 2014; resources that have full access online; available articles for
free; professional and scientific literature only; Slovenian and English
sources only. The literature search took place in the second half of
February and the first half of March 2020. Results: Progress in the field
of information and communication technology opens up possibilities
for improved health care for patients with diabetes, which is a step
toward easier and better diabetes management. Blood glucose monitors
continuously measure blood sugar and transmit measurements to the
apps on smartphones or directly to the insulin pumps. These pumps then
connect to computers where a better overview of the blood sugar status
is enabled. Various smartphone applications provide online consultation
