Biohacks And Diabetes: Obstacle Or Opportunity

Abstract

This communication describes the concept of biohacking,
and relates it to primary diabetes care. Biohacking can be
defined as the use of self-developed, informal non
evidence based means of managing and monitoring
disease, or promoting health. In the context of diabetes
care, biohacks may be related to lifestyle, diet, physical
activity or spiritual management, pharmacological
therapy, or monitoring strategies. These may be an
obstacle, as well as an opportunity, for better health care.
Empathetic listening and education is the key to
incorporating biohacks as allies in the fight against
diabetes.
Keywords: Biohacks, person centred care, patient
education, quinary prevention, therapeutic patient
education.