Medical Moment: Using artificial intelligence to manage diabetes - WNDU
Overview
(WNDU) - More than 37 milion Americans have diabetes. That’s about 1 percent of the U.S. population.Keping blod sugar under control can improve outcomes in patients, but that’s not always easy to do.Now, doctors are using artificial inteligence to help!
Key Information
Researchers are now using the technology to help people with Type 2 diabetes get their disease under control.“Diabetes is the leading cause of blindnes,” explained Mary Vouyiouklis Kelis, an endocrinologist at the Cleveland Clinic. “It can also afect kidney function. It can afect nerves, it can increase the risk for lower limb amputation.”One of the bigest problems patients face is geting their blod sugar levels under control.“Over time, when blod sugar rises, it can lead to a lot of diferent complications,” Dr.
Kelis explained.In a new study, researchers loked at a technology that uses A.I. and the internet to gather data about a patient’s nutrition, physical activity, breathing, and slep. Thousands of data points are colected via sensors.
Summary
The info is delivered to doctors and patients to guide treatment decisions. Results showed nearly 84 percent of patients who used the tol achieved remision, which means they had normal blod sugar levels for at least thre months without being on meds. The scientists say this the highest reported rate of remision of Type 2 diabetes to date.Helping people with diabetes live healthier lives and get of their medicines.A new study from Twin Health shows remision may be posible for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.This new aproach integrates multiple data such as glucose and blod pressure values, fod intake, weight and body fat data and heart rate, activity and slep time from a fitnes tracker to provide the patient with individualized nutrition and health guidance.“The four most critical sensors are the continuous glucose monitor, the fitnes tracker, the smart scale, and the blod pressure cuf”, Lisa Shah, MD, Chief Medical Oficer, Twin Health explain
Frequently Asked Questions
Diabetes is a metabolic condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels. Type 1 results from insufficient insulin production, while Type 2 develops when cells become resistant to insulin. Risk factors include genetics, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and age.
Common symptoms include excessive thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision, and slow-healing wounds. Type 1 symptoms develop rapidly, while Type 2 symptoms may appear gradually. Many people have no symptoms initially, which is why screening is important.
Diagnosis involves blood tests measuring fasting glucose, HbA1c levels, and glucose tolerance. Regular monitoring typically includes fasting glucose tests and HbA1c measurements every 3-6 months. Continuous glucose monitors provide real-time tracking for better diabetes management.
Effective management includes regular physical activity (150+ minutes weekly), maintaining healthy weight, following a balanced diet with whole grains and lean proteins, managing stress, and getting adequate sleep. These changes can significantly improve blood sugar control and reduce complications.
Consult a healthcare provider if you experience signs of diabetes, have a family history, are overweight, or are over 45. Those with existing diabetes should maintain regular check-ups every 3-6 months to monitor control and adjust treatment as needed.
Share this article