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Maggie Jiao Ma (aviation science) was quoted on futuregov.asia about SLU research that looks at the use of smart phones to help elderly diabetics in China manage their health.
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Joseph H. Flaherty, MD publishs 'Smart Phones' for Older Chinese with Diabetes on Aging Successfully, Vol. XVIII, No. 1 17, 2008
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The continual climb in the
prevalence of diabetes is a
major problem in China1. Access
to programs and resources to
promote behavioral modifi cation
and patient education are limited.
Moreover, diabetics who live in rural
areas of China are often seen and
treated at facilities with no trained
diabetes health care personnel. This
situation is particularly acute for
the growing aged Chinese population
for whom diabetes is a costly,
chronic condition and a major cause
of disability2.
Seven researchers are part of a
2-year grant from Microsoft Research
to study the use of Smart
Phones in the care of older
people in China with diabetes.
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