Universidad Estatal de Milagro (UNEMI), Ecuador
Email: sbravop4@unemi.edu.ec
ORCID: 0009-0004-5509-9092
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases among older people, requiring regular monitoring of blood sugar levels to avoid serious complications. However, the absence of remote monitoring in hospitals and at home makes it difficult to identify problems early and increases the rate of hospital readmissions. This case study suggests the creation of a telemonitoring system using fourth and fifth generation glucometers, which are capable of sending real-time information to secure digital platforms. The proposal includes the training of nursing staff, protocols for responding to alerts and the participation of family members in patient care. The expected results are a decrease in the workload for health personnel, a reduction in repeated hospitalizations and an improvement in the quality of life of the elderly with diabetes mellitus. This model demonstrates how information and communication technologies, applied to the care of the elderly, can improve continuity of care and patient safety in both hospital settings and at home.
Keywords: Remote monitoring; Diabetes mellitus; Geriatric patients; Smart glucometer; 4G and 5G technologies; Home care; Infirmary.
How to cite this article: Bravo Paredes SK. Implementation of a Telemonitoring System for Glucose Control in Geriatric Patients during and After Their Hospitalization. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(10s): 870-880; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.10s.102
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