Alison Diana: 10 Technologies Changing Diabetes Care

1. Smart Lenses- Contain a tiny chip with a glucose monitor
2. Bionic Pancreas- Could one day make automated blood glucose control a reality
3. Improving Medication Adherence- Clinical staff will use interventions via calls or in-person counseling
4. Virtual Mentors- Online celebrity mentors such as Randy Jackson to talk about diabetic issues
5. Smart Monitors- Once big, bulky machines, glucose monitors are now as sleek as an iPhone
6. Big Data- Researchers explore causes and effects on diabetics thanks to powerful, lower-cost, and user-friendly big-data and analytics tools
7. Management Apps- Download blood glucose readings to smartphones, integrate food and lifestyle data, then share that information with health providers
8. Automated Logging- Combine your favorite devices automatically with minimal effort
9. Caregiver Apps- Apps filled with training, education, and other items of use for caregivers
10. Telemedicine- Diabetics save time and money, and can help healthcare systems improve population health and profitability

Source: Information Week
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