Diabetes Management System Based on Ubiquitous Healthcare.

Kim,  Jiwoon; Ahn,  Chul Woo

doi:2011.12.3.133

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 12(3); 2011 > Article

Statement

The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2011;12(3):133-137.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/kcd.2011.12.3.133 Published online September 1, 2011.

Ubiquitous Healthcare를 기반으로 한 당뇨병관리 시스템

안철우

Diabetes Management System Based on Ubiquitous Healthcare.

Jiwoon Kim, Chul Woo Ahn

Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. acw@yuhs.ac

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.

Key Words: Ubiquitous, Diabetes mellitus, Medical informatics