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Diabetes Meal Management Application

Abstract

The Diabetes Meal Management Application is a digital health tool designed to empower Type 2 diabetic patients in managing their diet and blood sugar levels more effectively. With features like personalized meal recommendations, nutrient tracking, and seamless integration with wearable blood glucose monitors via Blood sugar measuring device (CGM), the application enables users to monitor glucose fluctuations in real time and adjust dietary choices accordingly. Built with the Flutter framework and supported by a backend of Express.js and MongoDB, the application prioritizes a user-friendly interface, ensuring easy navigation and encouraging consistent engagement with meal planning and health tracking. Preliminary user trials show that the application contributes to more stable blood sugar levels and improved adherence to dietary recommendations, helping users reduce health risks associated with diabetes complications. By offering a proactive approach to diabetes management, the application reduces the need for frequent clinical interventions, thus potentially lowering medical costs over time. This project highlights the promising role of digital health solutions in supporting personalized diabetes care, emphasizing the potential for scalable, user-centered interventions that foster long-term health improvements for diabetic patients.

Objective

ในปัจจุบันโรคเบาหวานเป็นปัญหาสุขภาพที่สำคัญระดับโลก โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในประเทศไทยที่พบจำนวนผู้ป่วยเพิ่มขึ้นอย่างต่อเนื่อง จากข้อมูลในปี 2566 จำนวนผู้ป่วยโรคเบาหวานชนิดที่ 2 ในประเทศไทยมีมากกว่า 5.2 ล้านคน คิดเป็นประมาณ 1 ใน 11 ของประชากรที่มีอายุ 15 ปีขึ้นไป โรคเบาหวานชนิดที่ 2 คิดเป็น 90-95% ของผู้ป่วยเบาหวานทั้งหมดในประเทศไทย ซึ่งเป็นผลมาจากการดำเนินชีวิตที่ไม่เหมาะสม พบว่ามีค่าใช้จ่ายเฉลี่ยในการรักษาพยาบาลโดยประมาณคือ 28,200 บาทต่อคนต่อปี และหากมีภาวะแทรกซ้อน หรือเป็นโรคเรื้อรังอื่น ๆ เช่น โรคไต โรคหัวใจและหลอดเลือด อาจมีค่ารักษาสูงถึงหลักแสนบาทต่อคนต่อปี โดยผู้ป่วยโรคเบาหวานส่วนใหญ่มักไม่ได้รับการดูแลในเรื่องโภชนาการให้ดีเท่าที่ควร ส่งผลให้การรักษาระดับน้ำตาลในเลือดไม่อยู่เกณฑ์ที่เหมาะสม จนนำไปสู่ภาวะแทรกซ้อนที่รุนแรง ดังนั้น การควบคุมระดับน้ำตาลในเลือดของผู้ป่วยเบาหวาน จึงมีความสำคัญในการช่วยลดภาระค่าใช้จ่าย และโอกาสการเสียชีวิตได้ การควบคุมอาหารถือเป็นหนึ่งในวิธีการรักษาและควบคุมระดับน้ำตาลในเลือดที่มีประสิทธิภาพ แต่ผู้ป่วยจำนวนมากยังขาดความรู้และทักษะในการเลือกรับประทานอาหารที่เหมาะสม จึงจำเป็นต้องได้รับคำแนะนำด้านโภชนาการที่ถูกต้อง โครงงานแอปพลิเคชันจัดการอาหารสำหรับผู้ป่วยเบาหวาน จึงเป็นแนวทางหนึ่งที่สามารถช่วยผู้ป่วยในการวางแผนเมนูอาหารและติดตามระดับน้ำตาลในเลือดได้อย่างเหมาะสม อีกทั้งยังช่วยลดความซับซ้อนในการคำนวณสารอาหารที่ได้รับในแต่ละวัน นอกจากนี้ การเชื่อมต่อแอปพลิเคชันกับอุปกรณ์ตรวจวัดระดับน้ำตาลในเลือดจะช่วยให้ผู้ป่วยสามารถรับข้อมูลได้ทันท่วงที เพื่อใช้ในการบริหารจัดการสุขภาพของตนเอง

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