GlucoWatch (R) G2 (TM): a watch designed primarily for children with Type I diabetes to continuously monitor glucose levels

Mundy, L, Merlin, T
Record ID 32006000593
English
Authors' results and conclusions: Level II evidence indicates that GlucoWatch may be a useful adjunct in the monitoring of glucose levels, especially in younger children with poor glucose control. However, it is unclear whether the increased detection of hypoglycaemia with GlucoWatch is due to the GlucoWatch alarm or to the possible increased vigilance of parents/children. GlucoWatch is not a replacement for conventional blood glucose monitoring.
Authors' recommendations: HealthPACT recommends that a Horizon Scanning report be conducted.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2004
URL for published report: Not Available
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Australia
MeSH Terms
  • Child
  • Blood Glucose
  • Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Hypoglycemia
Contact
Organisation Name: Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address: School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name: ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email: ahta@adelaide.edu.au
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