Protocol-based reasoning in diabetic patient management

We propose a system for teleconsultation in Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mell itus (IDDM) management, accessible through the use of the net. The system i s able to collect monitoring data, to analyze them through a set of tools, and to suggest a therapy adjustment in order to tackle the identified metab olic problems and to fit the patient's needs. The therapy revision has been implemented through the Episodic Skeletal Planning Methodi, it generates a n advice and employs it to modify the current therapeutic protocol, present ing to the physician a set of feasible solutions, among which she can choos e the new one. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.