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A novel way to represent weekly blood sugar data to increase user understanding and control

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Tight control of blood glucose is associated with good health. This is easier to achieve with continuous glucose monitoring. However, patients need to be able to interpret the data without reference to experts. Simplifying the visual display, can simplify decisions. Appropriate display of data can lead to improved control and health. METHODS: A novel method to display data: Mapping time series data onto a spiral - one day is a single turn, a week is seven. The colour of the line is related to the blood sugar level. RESULTS: Plots which are simpler and easier to interpret.

Source: Computer Methods in Biomechanics & Biomedical Engineering

DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2026.2645166

Authors: Peter J. Kyberd, Alix Chadwell, Matthew Lee, Farooq Othman Farooq Al Safi

Institutions: University College London, University of Southampton, University of Salford, University of Newcastle Australia, Newcastle University

Language: English

Topic: Data Visualization and Analytics

Subfield: Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Norges Forskningsråd