How the Diabetes Research Hub Will Modernize and Enhance Diabetes Data Utilization

Published in Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology on 2024-12-21.

Alessandra T. Ayers; Cindy N. Ho; Emma Friedman; Juan Espinoza; Shahid N. Shah; David C. Klonoff

Read the paper at the publisher (DOI 10.1177/19322968241306129)

Abstract

The Diabetes Research Hub (DRH) is a centralized data management system and repository that will revolutionize how diabetes data are gathered, stored, analyzed, and utilized for research. By harnessing advanced analytics for large datasets, the DRH will support a nuanced understanding of physiological patterns and treatment effectiveness, ultimately advancing diabetes management and patient outcomes.

This is an opportune time for researchers who are collecting continuous glucose data and related physiological data sources to leverage the capabilities of the DRH to enhance the value of their data.

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