Telediabetology
Diabetes is Affecting an Increasing Number of People
Currently, the diagnosed prevalence of diabetes in Hungary is around 10%, but according to the WHO, the actual global prevalence could be twice as high. In the Újszeged Diabetes Center’s general practice, 25% of patients are under diabetes care, likely due to regular screening programs and enhanced care activities.
The Use of Electronic Diaries
Our clinic utilizes the electronic diary system, which provides the following advantages:
E-DIARY LOGIN
The globally innovative field of tele-diabetology offers a convenient and effective solution for the growing number of patients. It saves patients considerable time and money while providing doctors with a precise, logged database, facilitating more effective treatments. This approach helps prevent complications or slows their progression. While tele-diabetology has been in use abroad for some time, it remains relatively new in Hungary. However, the specialists, dietitians, and diabetes educators at Újszeged Diabetes Center are committed to modern and effective diabetes management. Their aim is to maintain patients’ quality of life while ensuring optimal diabetes care, so their life expectancy can be comparable to that of their healthy peers.
First Experiences with the D-Cont eDiary
Tele-diabetology allows data from home glucose monitoring devices to be converted into tables and graphs, offering a clear overview of metabolic status. This enables up-to-date monitoring of patients' metabolic health and provides medical support for daily life without requiring in-person consultations, saving time for active, full-life patients.
Should you encounter difficulties, our staff can assist by uploading all measurement data to the cloud if you bring in your device.
The mobile application for creating graphs from blood glucose measurements is available here.
Key Benefits of Tele-Diabetology
Tele-diabetology is especially useful in situations requiring close blood glucose monitoring, such as:
- Newly diagnosed diabetes to establish treatment.
- Adjusting therapy for known diabetes.
- Pregnancy, post-surgery, international travel, or significant lifestyle changes.
- For anyone who wishes to ensure their metabolic levels are in the healthy range to avoid complications.
Similar to a dietary log, tele-diabetology records blood glucose measurements and forwards them to the treating physician, who can provide feedback on necessary actions, including adjustments to diet or therapy. This two-way communication reduces the need for in-person visits, saving time spent waiting or traveling, while maintaining medical oversight. It is also highly recommended for those struggling to dedicate enough time to diet and regular specialist check-ups, which may lead to complications or worsen existing conditions.
For more information on electronic glucose diary management, visit the following resources:
Enhanced Lifestyle Monitoring
The tele-diabetology system allows patients to track their individual responses to foods with varying carbohydrate contents. This enables a more flexible diet, resembling that of healthy individuals who follow a balanced lifestyle. It also helps patients monitor blood glucose changes during physical activity, promoting better weight management and improved fitness while ensuring safe and effective exercise. These benefits encourage better adherence to diets, sustain physical health, and improve glucose metabolism, approaching levels seen in healthy individuals.
For more information about D-Cont glucose monitoring devices, available at our clinic, visit here.
Recommended Use Cases for Tele-Diabetology
- Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes.
- Patients with prediabetes.
- Newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes for optimizing therapy.
- Individuals who prefer organized tracking of their glucose levels.
- Those seeking a more flexible diet and lifestyle.
- Innovators preferring digital solutions over traditional glucose diaries.
Advantages of Tele-Diabetology
- Home glucose monitoring under medical supervision.
- Easy use with devices like D-Cont Magor, Nemere, or Etalon.
- Logging daily activities via mobile app or computer.
- Enhanced sense of security regarding diet and therapy.
Process of Tele-Diabetology
- Medical consultation to determine treatment.
- Maintaining a tele-diabetology log at home.
- Sending electronic data to the treating physician.
- Remote consultation or adjustments to diet/therapy based on this data.
- Patients can monitor their glucose values graphically for better self-management.
- Determining personalized diets and therapies.