Urgent need of ubiquitous healthcare for chronic disease management; focused on diabetes for the first step

Abstract

Various kinds of interactive online communication systems have been introduced for diabetes management, and their importance in managing patients is increasing. Information technology should never be seen as an end in itself, but as a tool to complement other aspects of holistic patient-centered diabetes care. This work is an important corner-stone in the evolution of medicine into the new era. We believe that Ubiquitous healthcare system for chronic disease management provides a landmark in the new trend in disease management. © 2010 IEEE.