Through the use of enzymatic sensors-inserted subcutaneously in the abdomen or ex vivo by means of microdialysis fluid extraction-real-time minimally invasive continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices estimate blood glucose by measuring a patient's interstitial fluid (ISF) glucose concentration. Signals acquired from the interstitial space are subsequently calibrated with capillary blood gluc...

In their review of the use of evidence in hypertension guidelines, Parker and Glasziou point out that failure to measure blood pressure in both arms may lead to delay in diagnosis or inadequate treatment of high blood pressure. However, only 30% of GPs agree with recommendations to measure blood pressure in both arms, and even fewer actually do it. Similarly, it is important to see if patients ...

Glucose meters are a fast and convenient way to measure circulating blood glucose. Like many technologies in healthcare, the use of glucose meters within the hospital has evolved significantly over the last few decades. This change has been driven predominantly by changes in the approach to glycemic control for critically ill patients. Both glycemic control in the intensive care unit (ICU), and...

A Continuous Glucose Monitoring System is a medical device that continuously monitors a patient’s blood glucose concentration, which is essential in the treatment of diabetes. Although such devices are increasingly used, their security has not been thoroughly studied. In this paper, we analyze a widely used wireless blood glucose monitor, the Dexcom G4. We practically demonstrate a series of se...

INTRODUCTION This study was intended to assess the effectiveness and predictors factors of inpatient blood glucose control in diabetic patients admitted to medical departments. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective, analytical cohort study was conducted on patients discharged from internal medicine with a diagnosis related to diabetes. Variables collected included demographic characteristics, ...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a low-resource-intensive lifestyle modification program incorporating resistance training and to compare a gymnasium-based with a home-based resistance training program on diabetes diagnosis status and risk. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A quasi-experimental two-group study was undertaken with 122 participants with diabetes ...

In the past few years, the network measurement community has been interested in the problem of internet topology discovery using a large number (hundreds or thousands) of measurement monitors. The standard way to obtain information about the internet topology is to use the traceroute tool from a small number of monitors. Recent papers have made the case that increasing the number of monitors wi...