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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
Published online Jun 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i2.90708
Japanese candlestick charts for diabetes
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.
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
Revised: February 7, 2024
Accepted: April 24, 2024
Published online: June 20, 2024
Processing time: 185 Days and 11.2 Hours
Core Tip
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.