Glucose Sensor Use in Children and Adolescents: A Practical Guide 1st ed. 2020 Edition

This practical book focuses on the use of glucose sensors in children with type 1 diabetes. It is an evidence-based, simple, illustrated tool written by expert physicians in the field, experienced with patients living in Italy and in the UK.

The introductory chapters offer a quick and well-documented update on technology use in the child with diabetes, while the chapter on clinical studies provides a comprehensive overview of the scientific basis and benefits on glucose sensor use. The practical use of sensors in all age groups, including toddlers, and any related psychological issues are also discussed.

This volume allows health care professionals, pediatric trainees and medical students caring for children with type 1 diabetes to increase their understanding of sensor use, making this technology easier and more reliable to use.

Valentino Cherubini, MD has been recognized for his work on pediatric endocrinology and diabetes. Dr. Cherubini is chief of the Division of Pediatric Diabetes, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, Italy. He has been a member of the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD) advisory board since 2016, and a member of the SWEET (‘Better control in Pediatric and Adolescent diabetes: Working to crEate CEnTers of Reference’) initiative Data, Publication and Presentation committee board since 2015. Dr. Cherubini is also an associate editor of Frontiers in Pediatric Endocrinology. Currently his main clinical and research focuses are diabetes epidemiology, new technologies and treatment applications for diabetes and quality of life in children and adolescents with diabetes.