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Diabetes and the internet.

Kenneth J Robertson1

  • 1Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Yorkhill, Glasgow, UK. k.j.robertson@clinmed.gla.ac.uk

Hormone Research
|April 30, 2002
PubMed
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The World Wide Web offers many resources for diabetes care, but also presents risks. Healthcare professionals must adapt practices for the internet

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Digital Health
  • Diabetes Management

Background:

  • The internet and World Wide Web (WWW) are increasingly utilized for health information.
  • Diabetes patients, families, and professionals seek and provide information online.
  • Existing literature often focuses on specific applications rather than a holistic overview.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the resources available on the WWW for diabetes care.
  • To discuss the potential dangers and pitfalls associated with online health information.
  • To explore the future impact of the internet on diabetes care and healthcare professional practices.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of current online resources for diabetes.
  • Analysis of security, authenticity, and patient risks associated with WWW use.

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  • Discussion of e-mail consultation, telemedicine, and search engine functionalities.
  • Exploration of future trends like digital television and web-based medical records.

    • Main Results:

    • The WWW offers valuable resources but poses risks regarding information authenticity and patient safety.
    • E-mail consultation and telemedicine present benefits and challenges, requiring careful risk management.
    • Search engines provide access to journals and research, aiding professional development.
    • Future internet integration includes digital television and electronic health records.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare professionals' practices must evolve to incorporate digital health tools effectively.
    • Robust security measures and critical assessment of online information are crucial for safe diabetes management.
    • The internet's impact on healthcare necessitates proactive adaptation and policy development.