Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body loses its ability to keep the level of sugar in the blood under control. According to Dr Richa Chaturvedi, senior consultant in endocrinology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, technology is significantly transforming diabetes management and enhancing patient care and clinical practices. Also read | World Diabetes Day 2024: From Maheep Kapoor to Nick Jonas, 7 celebrity-approved tips to manage diabetes Digital tools helping doctors and patients Digital health tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and wearable devices are leading the way in transforming the landscape for both patients and clinicians, adds Dr Varsha Kachroo, associate consultant – endocrinology at Yatharth Hospital.
Gerald Jaideep, CEO of Medvarsity Online highlights how the healthcare industry is witnessing a transformation from periodic check-ups to continuous, data-driven care management. "Digital tools are not just streamlining routine tasks, they're fundamentally changing how healthcare professionals make clinical decisions and engage with patients," he says, adding, "Our recent survey of over 3,000 diabetologists and endocrinologists revealed that 90 percent of them consider upskilling in these new technologies crucial for improving patient outcomes. This isn't simply about adopting new tools, it's about reimagining the entire care delivery model.
The future of diabetes management lies at the intersection of clinical expertise and technological inno.
