I was intrigued recently to watch a BBC TV programme titled Monitor Me which was broadcast as part of the Horizon series. One of the presenters referred to a website called The Quantified Self which was developed to support and encourage those people who wished to take responsibility for managing their own health. I was particularly intrigued when a Dr Eric Topol from {Strikes Green ??? hospital ??? in California) demonstrated an app which enabled him to continuously monitor his blood glucose without using the standard finger prick method. The app is apparently offerd by DEXCOM. I wondered if anyone else had come across this concept.
I realise that as diabetics we have a constant battle against a degree of predjudice from the medics and advisers responsible for our care. It appears to me that the threat of the so called 'worried well 'looms large in the mind of decision makers and more acutely the budget holders. Where our American friends are today the rest of us will often be tomorrow. Any thoughts or feedback would be welcome.