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New Insulin Pump Technology Offers Hope, But Diabetes Crisis Escalates globally
La Rochelle, France – Jennifer Longo is experiencing a renewed sense of freedom thanks to advancements in diabetes management technology, recently visiting diabetologist Doctor Didier Gouet to assess her new insulin pump. This comes as global diabetes rates surge, with prevention and screening efforts urgently needed to combat the growing health crisis.
Diabetes remains a profoundly serious condition impacting millions worldwide, but innovations like automated insulin pumps-which integrate glucose sensors directly with dosage delivery-are dramatically improving quality of life for those living with the disease. “We have made great progress in terms of treatments,” explains Dr. Gouet. “We now have automated insulin pumps where the sensor that measures glucose communicates with the pump.We also benefit from algorithmic and artificial intelligence systems allowing dose adjustment.” Despite these breakthroughs, diabetes continues to place a important burden on individuals and healthcare systems alike.
Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the illness, is often diagnosed only after complications have already begun to develop. Alarmingly, nearly one-third of those with Type 2 diabetes in France fall into this category, according to the Fédération des Diabétiques. Globally, the prevalence of diabetes has tripled since 2000, underscoring the urgent need for proactive measures.
This Friday, November 14, prevention and screening workshops will be held at the Encan space in La Rochelle, offering crucial resources to the community. These initiatives aim to address the silent threat of diabetes and empower individuals to take control of their health before the disease progresses.
