Glucose Sensor Use in Children and Adolescents : A Practical Guide
Glucose Sensor Use in Children and Adolescents : A Practical Guide
edited by Valentino Cherubini, Daniela Elleri, Stefano Zucchini
- 1st ed. 2020.
- 1 recurso en línea (VIII, 97 páginas) 30 ilustraciones, 29 ilustraciones a color
- Medicine (Springer-11650) .
Introduction on use of technology in the management of the diabetic child -- The technology of glucose sensors -- Different types of glucose sensor on the market -- Clinical studies on efficacy of glucose sensors -- Sensor use in toddlers -- Sensor use in adolescents -- Unexpected highs and lows in blood glucose -- How to insert and wear a sensor -- Pitfalls in the use of glucose sensor -- Psychological issues -- Future and perspectives.
This practical book focuses on the use of glucose sensors in children with type 1 diabetes. It is an evidence-based, simple, illustrated tool written by expert physicians in the field, experienced with patients living in Italy and in the UK. The introductory chapters offer a quick and well-documented update on technology use in the child with diabetes, while the chapter on clinical studies provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific basis and benefits on glucose sensor use. The practical use of sensors in all age groups, including toddlers, and any related psychological issues are also discussed. This volume allows health care professionals, pediatric trainees and medical students caring for children with type 1 diabetes to increase their understanding of sensor use, making this technology easier and more reliable to use.
9783030428068
10.1007/978-3-030-42806-8 doi
Glucemia--Monitorización
QP99.3.B5 / 2020 EB
Introduction on use of technology in the management of the diabetic child -- The technology of glucose sensors -- Different types of glucose sensor on the market -- Clinical studies on efficacy of glucose sensors -- Sensor use in toddlers -- Sensor use in adolescents -- Unexpected highs and lows in blood glucose -- How to insert and wear a sensor -- Pitfalls in the use of glucose sensor -- Psychological issues -- Future and perspectives.
This practical book focuses on the use of glucose sensors in children with type 1 diabetes. It is an evidence-based, simple, illustrated tool written by expert physicians in the field, experienced with patients living in Italy and in the UK. The introductory chapters offer a quick and well-documented update on technology use in the child with diabetes, while the chapter on clinical studies provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific basis and benefits on glucose sensor use. The practical use of sensors in all age groups, including toddlers, and any related psychological issues are also discussed. This volume allows health care professionals, pediatric trainees and medical students caring for children with type 1 diabetes to increase their understanding of sensor use, making this technology easier and more reliable to use.
9783030428068
10.1007/978-3-030-42806-8 doi
Glucemia--Monitorización
QP99.3.B5 / 2020 EB