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Diabetes Tech Advancemnents

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Over the years there are many technological advancements that came into light in the treatment of diabetes. These technological advancements in diabetes care helped from the discovery, production of insulin till the development of less painful ways to deliver it to the patients.

Technological developments will continue and probably even increase, as the epidemic of diabetes continues to grow rapidly. Advances in medical technology can help control diabetes with ease, a more convenient, and a more accurate tool for everyone.

Echo Therapeutics

These are non-invasive, wireless, transdermal continuous glucose monitoring (tCGM) systems for diabetic patients. These provide reliable data continuously, conveniently and in a cost-effective way. Also reduce the dependence on periodic finger stick testing.

Omnipod

These are wireless systems that help in delivering insulin. OmniPod is discreet and durable. Wireless and waterproof, the Pod holds and delivers insulin without tubes or shots. This also programs the personalized insulin delivery, calculates suggested doses, and has a convenient style.

Mobile Devices and Social Media Tools

These help in connecting with others and the healthcare physician. Social media also helps in the maintenance and monitoring of diabetes and helps the diabetic patients connect each other. These websites of diabetes can not only clarify the doubts but also support the patients’ problems. Also mobile devices help in tracking the data and send test results directly to the doctor.

Artificial Pancreas

This is helpful and provides relief for type 1 diabetics. An automated system used to disperse insulin based on changes in blood sugar levels. This is a wearable device acting as an artificial pancreas, the system will enable people living with type 1 diabetes to better maintain blood sugar levels within a target range with minimal effort.

High-Tech Tattoo Sensor

This is again a substitute for the finger-sticking method. This includes a sensor that changes color with rising blood sugar levels. This high-tech tattoo contains a special kind of ink that reacts with glucose and is injected into the outermost layer of skin.

Technology continues to develop and help patients with diabetes with much convenient and easier methods.

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Reduce your risk today: Eat healthy, Walk more and Weigh less

Lifestyle modification for prevention of diabetes mellitus

Structured programs that emphasize lifestyle changes for preventing diabetes are recommended by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for people at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. These include:

  • Dietary strategies including low intake of dietary fat and reduced calories
  • Regular physical activity (150 min/week)
  • Moderate weight loss (7% body weight)

Individuals at high risk for type 2 diabetes should be encouraged to achieve the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommendation for dietary fibre (14 g fibre/1,000 kcal) and foods containing whole grains (one-half of grain intake). Low–glycaemic index foods that are rich in fibre and other important nutrients are to be encouraged.

Medical nutrition therapy

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a therapeutic approach for treatment of medical conditions and their associated symptoms via the use of a specifically tailored diet devised and monitored by a medical doctor, registered dietitian or professional nutritionist.

MNT goals for prevention of diabetes

  • Goals of nutrition therapy for individuals at risk for diabetes or with pre-diabetes

Decrease the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) by promoting healthy food choices and physical activity leading to moderate weight loss that is maintained.

  • Goals of nutrition therapy that apply to individuals with diabetes
  1.  Maintenance of
  • Blood glucose levels in the normal range or as close to normal as is safely possible
  • Lipid profile that reduces the risk for vascular disease
  • Blood pressure levels in the normal range or as close to normal as is safely possible
  1. Prevention of, or decrease in, the rate of development of the chronic complications of diabetes by modifying nutrient intake and lifestyle.
  2. Consideration of individual nutrition needs and personal preferences with willingness to change.
  3. Maintenance of the pleasure of eating by only limiting food choices as indicated by scientific evidence.
  • Goals of MNT applicable to specific situations
  1. For youth with type 1 diabetes, or type 2 diabetes, pregnant and lactating women, and older adults with diabetes, meeting the nutritional needs for such specific times is important.
  2. For patients being treated with insulin or insulin-stimulating medication, self-management training is essential for safe conduct of exercise, including the prevention and treatment of hypoglycaemia, and diabetes treatment during acute illness.

Significance of weight loss in pre-diabetes and diabetic conditions

  • Weight loss is recommended for all such individuals who have or are at risk for diabetes. In obese insulin-resistant individuals, modest weight loss has been shown to improve insulin resistance.
  • Physical activity, exercise and behaviour modification are important and most helpful in reducing body-weight.
  • For weight management, either low-carbohydrate or low-fat calorie-restricted diets may be effective in the short term (up to 1 year).
  • For patients on low-carbohydrate diets, monitoring of lipid profiles, renal function, and protein intake (in those with nephropathy), and adjustment of hypoglycaemic therapy is recommended.
  • Weight loss medications may be considered in the treatment of overweight type 2 diabetes patients and can help achieve 5–10% weight loss when combined with lifestyle modification.
  • Bariatric surgery may be considered for some individuals with type 2 diabetes and BMI ≥35 kg/m2 and can result in marked improvements in glycaemia.

Turacoz Healthcare Solutions as a socially responsible company spreads the word and awareness and looks forward to collaboration or associations with other agencies/companies with similar goals and aspirations. We have a skilled and competent team of medical writers, clinicians, researchers and biostatisticians. Our clients include major pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and healthcare professionals. Our experience has been in supporting publications, creating regulatory documents, conducting observational studies, designing and creating for print and digital marketing as well as customizing sessions on medical writing.