Use of the GlucoWatch Biographer in Children With Type 1 Diabetes

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Authors

H. Peter Chase · University of Colorado Health

Mary D. Roberts · University of Colorado Health

Clare Wightman · University of Colorado Health

Georgeanna J. Klingensmith · University of Colorado Health

Satish K. Garg · University of Colorado Health

Michelle Van Wyhe · Coronado Unified School District

Shashi Desai

Abstract

The GlucoWatch biographer was well tolerated by children and adolescents and significantly improved glucose control compared with standard therapy. The use of the biographer with an alarm to detect nocturnal hypoglycemia has the potential to increase the safety of diabetes management in children.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes Management and Research Diabetes and associated disorders Pancreatic function and diabetes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 111, Issue 4, pp. 790-794

DOI: 10.1542/peds.111.4.790

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