METHOD, SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR THE EVALUATION OF GLYCEMIC CONTROL IN DIABETES FROM SELF-MONITORING DATA

摘要

A method, system (710), and computer program predict the long-term risk of hyperglycemia, and the long-term and short-term risks of severe hypoglycemia in diabetics, based on blood glucose readings collected by a self-monitoring blood glucose device (728). Glucose meter (728) obtains data from patien (712) and transfers it to a PC or PDA (740) via modem (732) or other communication link (714). After processing, information may be obtained from the PC (740) by a healthcare provider computer (738) via link (736). The method, system (710), and computer program enhance existing home blood glucose monitoring devices by introducing an intelligent data interpretation component capable of predicting both HbA1c and periods of increased risk of hypoglycemia. The method, and computer program enhance emerging continous monitoring devices by similar features. With these predictions, the diabetic can take steps to prevent the adverse consequences associated with hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.