Diabetic Patients will get benefitted from Artificial Intelligence!

The medical field is one of those that have seen the most ground-breaking changes from the digital transformation. Artificial intelligence is improving every aspect of the health care system from the drug discovery process to the better caring of the patients. Every new discovery in this field is bringing even greater changes, making people more hopeful. Scientists are consulting artificial intelligence algorithms to make the life of those who suffer from chronic diseases much easier.

In 2021, a new revolutionary appliance is set to become public that will make diabetic patients’ lives significantly easier. This new device will replace invasive glucose testing, the common method used today. Those who use this appliance will find out if their blood sugar level is low that leads to hypoglycemia.

Is Hypoglycemia Dangerous?

Hypoglycemia happens when the glucose level of the patient’s blood falls under a certain level, which is 70 mg/dL. The most common reason for this low level of glucose in the blood is medication, such as insulin that is used in patients that suffer from diabetes. In more detail, low blood sugar occurs when the insulin level in the body is in excess.

The common light symptoms of hypoglycemia are shakiness, dizziness, headache, anxiety, or sweating. The more severe symptoms are clumsiness, muscle weakness, drowsiness, confusion, blurry vision, slurred speech, seizures, unconsciousness, or even death.

As you have noticed, the symptoms vary and so the patient should be careful. Hypoglycemia is a serious issue and should be treated as soon as possible.

Which Method Diabetic Patients Use Today

Currently, diabetic patients use some kind of invasive glucose testing method. The first and most popular method requires the patient to prick their finger with a needle and use a glucometer. The next method utilizes a continuous glucose monitor. For this method, a thin wire is implanted in the patient’s skin and the monitor checks the glucose levels several times per day. However, this monitor often needs calibration, even within the same day.

Both of these methods are uncomfortable for the patients, especially because they need to check their blood sugar levels regularly. For this reason, a new device needs to be developed that is quick and easy to use.

How Will the New Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Work

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have proven to be beneficial for the development of this new device. An AI expert can place an artificial intelligence sensor in this device in order to track the electrocardiogram signals. Studies have found that low blood pressure affects every person’s heart rate. The machine learning algorithm will be trained in the normal heart of the patient that is using the device. This way it will be able to notice low blood levels when the heart rate is out of the ordinary. This system can be developed to alert the patients in real-time about their low glucose levels, decreasing the time needed for the hypoglycemia to be treated. The pilot studies have shown great success rates.

This new device will make diabetic patients’ lives easier by allowing them to check their blood sugar levels with a non-invasive method.