Device for Optimized Exercise Training of a Diabetic
First Claim
1. A system for optimizing exercise training of a diabetic exerciser, the system comprising:
- media containing computer software that is able to direct the actions of a computer so as to cause the computer to accept input data regarding a physical status of the exerciser and determine therefrom an optimized exercise program for the exerciser; and
media containing portable device software that is able to direct the actions of a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device being in communication with the computer and with a blood glucose monitor, the portable device software being able to cause the portable electronic device to obtain the optimized exercise program from the computer, and direct the exerciser in carrying out the optimized exercise program while the portable electronic device monitors the blood glucose level of the exerciser and presents to the exerciser information pertaining thereto.
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Abstract
A system is disclosed for optimizing exercise training of a diabetic exerciser. Computer software accepts physical status data and, in preferred embodiments, information regarding available exercise equipment, and formulates therefrom an optimized diet and exercise program, which is downloaded to an MP3 player or similar portable electronic device. The portable device directs the exerciser during workouts, while communicating with a blood glucose monitor and preferably with a heart rate monitor so as to monitor the exerciser'"'"'s blood glucose level and heart rate during exercise, and warn the exerciser if the blood glucose level exceeds specified bounds. The portable device records a log of physiological data, exercise performed, and food consumed, for later upload to the computer and possible transmission to a healthcare provider. Preferred embodiments include only software. Other embodiments include a portable device, blood glucose monitor, heart rate monitor, or communications enabler.
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1. A system for optimizing exercise training of a diabetic exerciser, the system comprising:
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media containing computer software that is able to direct the actions of a computer so as to cause the computer to accept input data regarding a physical status of the exerciser and determine therefrom an optimized exercise program for the exerciser; and media containing portable device software that is able to direct the actions of a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device being in communication with the computer and with a blood glucose monitor, the portable device software being able to cause the portable electronic device to obtain the optimized exercise program from the computer, and direct the exerciser in carrying out the optimized exercise program while the portable electronic device monitors the blood glucose level of the exerciser and presents to the exerciser information pertaining thereto. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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