Through a normal smartphone it is possible to monitor the progress of some chronic diseases
However, the last word must always be from the doctor.
Technology is making rapid progress. Today it is possible to keep under control, even minute by minute, the progress of very common diseases and ailments. Without having to go to a specialist clinic. This is a convenience that is offered by specific apps to be installed on the smartphone. These apps are capable of processing information that we consider necessary for our health. In some cases they can even provide personalized advice on the best lifestyles for each condition.
Apps are absolutely no substitute for doctors. However, they allow us to draw up graphics o reports processed to show to the specialist.
Which apps allow you to monitor the progress of some chronic diseases?
SOS Headache. LHeadApp app, downloadable only on iPhone and iPad, was created by international specialists. On it you can record the days and times when the headache occurs. The type of pain, its location and also how long the crisis lasts.
All data are entered anonymously. There is also the possibility of saving them on the cloud, literally "cloud", a sort of online hard drive that allows you to consult the data on other devices as well.
A few months ago, theiMalditesta app, promoted by the Angelini pharmaceutical group. An app that can be downloaded from both iOS and Android. It too functions as a diary in which to record the frequency, intensity or location of the pain.
The information entered is also related to one's own eating habits, hours of sleep or the level of stress, to identify possible strategies for virtuous behavior to be shared with the doctor.
In case of Diabetes?
In Italy there are about 4 billion people with diabetes. More than two million struggle to keep their blood glucose levels within acceptable limits.
With theMySugar app, downloadable from iOS and Android, this value can be monitored. The checks to be done before and after meals, starting with breakfast, are prompted by a signal launched from the smartphone. And not only that: the same warning function is activated every three or four hours, ie in correspondence with possible attacks of hypoglycemia.
Furthermore, data can be sent to the treating physician in the form of graphs or tables, in multi-display mode. They may appear for a few weeks or months. In addition to the classic functions, which include registering useful numbers such as 118 or the nearest assistance center in the phone book, the MySugar app has additional functions for a fee. Such as specific and detailed suggestions on the food front.
Before using this type of app, it is recommended that you check that it is compatible with the different glucose meters on the market.
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