
Sergio Ochoa Andrade
Universidad Libre de Barranquilla, ColombiaPresentation Title:
Empowering Patients Through AI: The Role of ChatGPT in Daily Monitoring of Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Levels
Abstract
Statement of the Problem: Hypertension and diabetes are prevalent chronic diseases that heavily burden health systems worldwide.
Effective management relies on regular self-monitoring, yet poor adherence and limited patient engagement often reduce treatment efficacy. Al-based conversational agents, such as ChatGPT, offer a potential solution to bridge this gap by facilitating real-time tracking, personalized feedback, and motivational support.
Methodology & Theoretical Orientation: We conducted a 4-week pilot study involving 50 patients with hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes managed in primary care. Participants received an Al-powered mobile assistant designed to log daily blood pressure (BP) and blood glucose (BG) values and deliver adaptive guidance. ChatGPT was customized to:
• Remind users of measurements when due.
• Interpret readings with actionable suggestions.
• Provide educational tips and motivational messages.
Usage data (log frequency, user interactions) and clinical metrics (BP, BG averages) were extracted.
Additionally, semi-structured interviews (n= 15) assessed usability, perceived trust, and self-efficacy.
Findings: Users logged measurements on 85% of scheduled days, with 92% engagement in Al conversations. Mean systolic BP decreased by -6 mmHg and mean fasting BG by -0.4 mmol/L over 4 weeks (p<0.05). Interviews revealed high satisfaction (88%), improved understanding of their condition, and enhanced feeling of support between clinical visits.
Conclusion & Significance: Al conversational agents like ChatGPT can effectively support chronic disease self-management, improving adherence and clinical metrics in only one month. This approach aligns with patient-centered care, health promotion, and digital transformation strategies in cardiology. Further randomized studies should explore lond-tem benents, cost-effectiveness, and integration into clinical workflows.
Biography
Sergio Ochoa Andrade is a 7th-semester medical student at Universidad Libre de Barranquilla, Colombia. His academic interests focus on public health, preventive medicine, and cardiovascular risk in young populations.
He has actively participated in community health campaigns and research projects on noncommunicable diseases. Sergio aspires to specialize in internal medicine and contribute to strengthening primary prevention strategies in underserved populations across Latin America.