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GLUCOPAGE: a computer program for managing diabetic pregnancy.

R Bradford1, P Mooney, D Juett

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Cambridge, Rosie Maternity Hospital, U.K.

International Journal of Bio-Medical Computing
|April 1, 1990
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A new software program, GLUCOPAGE, aids in managing diabetic pregnancy by efficiently processing blood glucose data. This tool helps clinicians identify trends and manage tight glucose control for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Endocrinology
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Microcomputers enhance diabetes mellitus management by analyzing blood glucose data.
  • Existing software is insufficient for the complex data demands of diabetic pregnancy.
  • Diabetic pregnancy requires tight blood glucose control with rapidly changing insulin needs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop specialized software for managing diabetic pregnancy.
  • To address the limitations of current software in handling large, dynamic datasets.

Main Methods:

  • Developed GLUCOPAGE software for IBM PC compatible microcomputers.
  • Integrated GLUCOPAGE with the Ames Memory Glucometer for data download (direct or telemetric).
  • Implemented data summarization in tabular and graphical formats.

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Main Results:

  • GLUCOPAGE efficiently processes large volumes of blood glucose data from diabetic pregnancies.
  • The software generates on-screen and printed summaries of glucose trends.
  • A weekly 'Glucopage' printout provides concise data for clinical review and patient records.

Conclusions:

  • GLUCOPAGE is specifically designed to meet the challenges of managing diabetic pregnancy.
  • The software facilitates clearer visualization of blood glucose trends and therapy effects.
  • GLUCOPAGE improves data management and clinical decision-making in diabetic pregnancies.