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The explosive increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in resource-strapped regions of the world demands innovative solutions in healthcare. Advances in information technology, diagnostics and food technology have the potential to make diagnosis and treatment of diabetes simpler, cost-effective and patient-friendly. Newer methods of glucose testing such as the ambulatory glucose profile promise to […]

Studies have evaluated the impact of the use of digital health technologies to improve CVD outcomes through several modalities: text-messaging programmes, smartphone applications (apps) and wearable devices. Text-messaging programmes are to date the most studied type of digital health interventions, and studies have demonstrated reduced CVD risk and improved medication adherence. Literature supporting the use […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as chronic conditions of long duration resulting from a combination of genetic, physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors.1 Nearly 63% of all deaths can be attributable to NCDs, making this the leading cause of mortality in the world.2 While more than 36 million people die each year due to […]