METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING LONG TERM AND SHORT TERM EFFECTS OF A TREATMENT

摘要

A method and apparatus for monitoring long term and short term effects of a medical treatment having a build-in dilemma between conflicting objectives are provided. A plot of the temporal development of a balance between long term and short term effects is obtained. Thereby is provided an illustrative and easy-to-use tool to express contradicting objectives and enabling a user to balance the two in a deliberate and calculated fashion. Suitable for diabetes treatment balancing the risk of long term complications against the short term risk of severe hypoglycemia.