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Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing field with applications in many areas of healthcare. Review the literature and find an application that can help healthcare providers treat patients with chronic illness. Describe the specific condition and how AI might help manage the care. Specify if the AI resource is designed for the patient or the provider. What is at least one way AI might be used by the patient themselves to increase their self-efficacy and self-care for their illness and health promotion. Finally, what are the drawbacks or risks of using AI for this situation? Is there a cost associated with the usage? Include the AI application in your reference list, in addition to at least one high-level scholarly reference.
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Chronic Illness Discussion
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June 11, 2024
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Chronic Illness Discussion
AI is transforming the healthcare industry by providing new ways of tackling chronic
diseases. There is a specific example of the application of AI in the management of diabetes.
Diabetes is a lifelong disease that entails regular check-ups of blood sugar, taking the
prescribed medications, and making appropriate changes in diet and physical activity (Warren
& Hixenbaugh, 2020). There are applications that are based on AI, for example, the
"mySugr" application for type 2 diabetes, which is aimed at helping both patients and doctors
manage this disease efficiently. MySugr employs the use of artificial intelligence to interpret
data from CGMs, insulin pumps, and other health gadgets. The app offers the patient advice
and information to ensure that they have the right glucose levels in their body. To the
healthcare providers, it provides descriptive reports and trends that help in decision-making
during consultations. This AI resource is mainly...
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