Clara Barton And Camp Joslin Diabetes Camps Complete Inaugural Rollout Of MCT-Diabetes With Groups Of 2008 Campers
MCT-Diabetes, recently cleared by the FDA, guides people with diabetes to make the required behavioral and medication changes supported by frequent feedback and input from caregivers. At programs sponsored by both the Clara Barton and Camp Joslin camps, campers used MCT-Diabetes software to keep track of their glucose levels before, during, and after they attended camp.
Each camper had the opportunity to upload their meter to the software before they arrived at camp, enabling staff members to review individual medical records ahead of time and create an individualized plan. While camp was in session, the campers and staff were able to upload glucose readings to a secure database that enabled the camper’s medical team and family to remotely manage the camper from any location. Once camp officially ended, each child continues to use MCT-Diabetes at home to keep track of his or her glucose levels.
“Using MCT-Diabetes has put us in a fantastic position where we can be a model for all diabetic camps, becoming less reliant on paper and more up to date with technological interventions,” said Bonny Huston, RN BSN, of The Barton Center for Diabetes Education, Inc. “We believe this system will help us improve our record keeping and allow for us to share our camper’s information with their healthcare team once they leave camp. This is an interactive CareTeam system that our campers can take with them to assist with their diabetes management throughout the year
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