<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?><oembed><version><![CDATA[1.0]]></version><provider_name><![CDATA[alexdanco.com]]></provider_name><provider_url><![CDATA[http://alexdanco.com]]></provider_url><author_name><![CDATA[Alex Danco]]></author_name><author_url><![CDATA[https://alexdanco.com/author/adanco/]]></author_url><title><![CDATA[The back pain patient app: one direct&nbsp;comparable]]></title><type><![CDATA[link]]></type><html><![CDATA[<p>Thinking about the <a title="A killer app for back pain patients" href="http://alexdanco.com/2013/09/12/a-killer-app-for-back-pain-patients/">wearable device for back pain patients</a> I outlined yesterday- here&#8217;s an &#8216;It&#8217;s the X for Y&#8217; comparable. It&#8217;s the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_glucose_monitoring">blood glucose monitor</a> for back pain patients.</p>
<p>Blood glucose monitors allow diabetics to keep track of their own blood sugar throughout the day, and helps to plan meals, activities and medications on a day-by-day basis at home. Blood glucose monitors allow diabetic patients to take some control of their condition using <strong>day-to-day metrics that lead to actionable progress goals</strong>. Not only do glucose monitors help patients at home, but they&#8217;re incredibly useful in doctor-patient meetings for evaluating progress, setting goals and establishing home-care treatment strategies.</p>
<p>This device could serve this role, but for back pain patients.</p>
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