Glucometers

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The Implications of Smart Glucometers and PHRs

Purpose of a Glucometer

Glucometer is a device used is hospitals and other health care settings to measure the concentration of glucose in the blood. This device is often being used by patients with diabetes, and it helps them handle their condition.

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References

  1. Krans, B. (2012, July 18). Blood Glucose Monitoring. Retrieved September 9, 2015, from http://www.healthline.com/health/blood-glucose-monitoring

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Statistics[1]

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 135 million people suffer from diabetes worldwide and this number will rise to 300 million by the year 2025.
  • DM and its complications are the leading causes of death in the United States.
  • People with diabetes are two to four times more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease or from a stroke (JDF).
  • Renal failure and diabetic retinopathy, often resulting in blindness, are also frequent complications.
  • Diabetes costs the nation nearly $132 billion a year - $92 billion in direct medical costs and another $40 billion in indirect costs due to lost productivity.

The cost of managing chronic diseases in this country is escalating at a rapid pace. Approximately 120 million Americans have one or more chronic illnesses, accounting for 70 to 80 percent of health care costs.[2] With the prediction that the amount of diabetes patients alone, will more than double in the next 16 years, there needs to be a comprehensive plan set forth to bring costs under control and improve patient outcomes. By developing solutions that allow patients to manage their care from home, the costs of care could be significantly reduced, loss of productivity diminished, and their quality of life significantly increased.

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