Diabetes management software
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As diabetics software , diabetes management software or diabetics diary software is an application software called, what data on diabetes mellitus can detect diseased people and evaluate.
Most of the application programs for diabetics were developed for desktop computers under Microsoft Windows ; there is also integrated diabetic software and software for PDAs and smartphones / tablets .
properties
Diabetic software is basically database software , since a large amount of data has to be stored in addition to the actual blood sugar value. These are z. B. to information such as the time of day of the measurement, the time of the last meal and the supplied food energy , the amount of insulin, but also other factors influencing the blood sugar level such as stress z. B. through physical activity or illness and stress. Information on BE factors or limit value markings for the targeted blood sugar values and the calculation of average values are also possible. In the case of multi-user diabetic software, "users" can be added according to entity types .
Every diabetic software offers the user a differently designed graphic user interface . The demands on the software are high. Since insulin-treated diabetics usually use the program several times a day, the most frequently used functions must be quickly accessible and clearly arranged.
tasks
The main point of the tasks of a diabetic software is the electronic management of the stored data. The key functional advantages compared to a conventionally kept diary lie in the linking of the various entries and the comparative determination over certain periods of time.
The evaluations include the determination of blood sugar average values, insulin quantities, frequencies of certain values in certain limit areas and BE quantity determinations. This is done by means of diagrams , statistics and summaries of entries in order to enable the analysis of relationships with the aid of progress diagrams .
Mathematical calculations are also possible, such as the transfer of units such as carbohydrates into bread units or blood sugar (in the units mg / dl, mmol or HBA1c) as well as calculations of the bolus IU amount (this can be done e.g. by specifying Bread units and the blood sugar value can be determined with the help of specified BE and correction factors). The invoices are not necessarily applicable separately; B. be integrated in the diary.
Connectivity options
Many products are able to read blood glucose values from different blood glucose measuring devices by connecting the measuring device to the computer on which the diabetic software is located. In the case of diabetic software for PDAs or smartphones, there is usually the option of synchronizing the device with a PC in order to supplement the respective diaries. As a rule, the relevant data can also be printed out.
Multi-user capability
Most new diabetes management applications offer their functions to multiple users. This means that the software is accessible to several people on one computer and the multi-user system can also be used for several profiles in the application. This system also makes diabetic software interesting for clinics and practices.
Online availability
The majority of diabetes management software stores their data primarily on the hard drive. However, there is also software that stores your data on the Internet. The advantage of the online diary is that it can be edited and viewed from many computers that are able to connect to the Internet.
For many diabetic diary applications, which are stored on a server in the network, the user interface is also on the Internet. Depending on the program structure, the online software may need more time to receive information or to view / evaluate the diary.
Integration into a telemedical system
For several years there have been diabetes management products that make it possible to measure the blood sugar value with a blood sugar meter in a closed telemedical system and to forward it to a secure online database via mobile phone software. For this purpose, the measured values are recorded via the mobile phone software or a home gateway and passed on to the database. So it is e.g. B. possible to send an alarm SMS for certain values. Via the mobile phone software or the home gateway, additional parameters such as B. medication, meals, activities and illnesses can be entered, which then also flow into the statistical evaluation of the secured database.
costs
In general, diabetic software must be purchased, especially multi-user programs for doctor's offices. However, there is also software for diabetics as a freeware product, so it is free in terms of the financial costs for permanent use of the software. There are manufacturers who make their software available as shareware .
literature
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