J Korean Diabetes.  2011 Sep;12(3):133-137. 10.4093/jkd.2011.12.3.133.

Diabetes Management System Based on Ubiquitous Healthcare

• Kim J
• Ahn CW

• KMID: 2059836
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2011.12.3.133

Abstract

The rapidly increasing prevalence of chronic disease is an important challenge to healthcare systems worldwide. Ubiquitous healthcare (U-health) systems arising from the fusion of IT and medicine may provide new solutions for addressing chronic disease in the future. Because U-health is based on the constant availability of information, communication networks are being considered as alternatives to mainstream face-to-face healthcare services and also in supportive functions. To improve the quality and efficiency of care for patients with diabetes mellitus, we consider an individualized internet or mobile phone based U-health system of health management. In this paper, we explore the present state of U-health systems in Korea and in other countries, and examine glucose control models in diabetic patients based on u-health systems. Although many problems remain unresolved and the U-health model needs further development and more rigorous study, U-health systems maybe the foundations of medicine's future.

Keyword

Ubiquitous; Diabetes mellitus; Medical informatics

MeSH Terms

Cellular Phone
Chronic Disease
Delivery of Health Care
Diabetes Mellitus
Foundations
Glucose
Humans
Internet
Korea
Medical Informatics
Prevalence
Glucose