Boj-Carceller D. Japanese candlestick charts for diabetes. World J Methodol 2024; 14(2): 90708 [PMID: 38983663 DOI: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i2.90708]
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Diana Boj-Carceller, MD, PhD, Doctor, Teaching Assistant, Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Paseo Isabel La Católica, 1-3, Zaragoza 50009, Spain. dbojcarc@gmail.com
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
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Letter to the Editor
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World J Methodol. Jun 20, 2024; 14(2): 90708 Published online Jun 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i2.90708
Japanese candlestick charts for diabetes
Diana Boj-Carceller
Diana Boj-Carceller, Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza 50009, Spain
Author contributions: Boj-Carceller D conceptualized, designed, and wrote the report.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author has no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Diana Boj-Carceller, MD, PhD, Doctor, Teaching Assistant, Department of Endocrinology and Nutrition, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Paseo Isabel La Católica, 1-3, Zaragoza 50009, Spain. dbojcarc@gmail.com
Received: December 11, 2023 Revised: February 7, 2024 Accepted: April 24, 2024 Published online: June 20, 2024 Processing time: 185 Days and 11.2 Hours
Abstract
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a popular technology among the diabetic population, especially in patients with type 1 diabetes and those with type 2 diabetes treated with insulin. The American Diabetes Association recommends standardization of CGM reports with visual cues, such as the ambulatory glucose profile. Nevertheless, interpreting this report requires training and time for CGM to be cost-efficient. In this work it has been proposed to incorporate Japanese candlestick charts in glucose monitoring. These graphs are used in price analysis in financial markets and are easier to view. Each candle provides extra information to make prudent decisions since it reports the opening, maximum, minimum and closing glucose levels of the chosen time frame, usually the daily one. The Japanese candlestick chart is an interesting tool to be considered in glucose control. This graphic representation allows identification of glucose trends easily through the colors of the candles and maximum and minimum glucose values.
Core Tip: This original brief report proposes and explains how to use a graph from financial markets to synthesize the continuous glucose monitoring (CMG) data. Specifically, Japanese candlestick chart for diabetes would save time for both the doctor and the patient in detecting glycemic trends and maximums and minimums at a glance. This work responds to the need to standardize and simplify CMG reports in order to improve decision making in diabetes control.
