At the ‘DTechCon 2024’ conference in Kochi, medical experts highlighted the importance of proper injection techniques in managing diabetes. They emphasized that incorrect injection methods could lead to uncontrolled diabetes and stressed the need for technology to identify and correct such errors. Senior endocrinologists at the conference suggested that technology could play a vital role in guiding patients with poor diabetes control.
During a session on injection techniques for diabetes management, Dr. Banshi Saboo pointed out that even experienced diabetics could make mistakes. He mentioned that up to 25-30% of uncontrolled diabetes cases were attributed to injection errors. Diabetologist Jothydev Kesavadev proposed the idea of developing an app or technology that could help identify and correct incorrect injection techniques, thereby improving glucose control significantly.
The three-day conference featured multiple sessions on various aspects of technology in diabetes care. Attendees had the opportunity to interact with entrepreneurs, start-ups, and other professionals in the field. Renowned doctors from India and abroad, including Dr. Sunil M. Jain, Dr. Pratik Choudhary, Dr. Shashank Joshi, Dr. B.M. Makkar, and Dr. Inge Van Boxelar, shared their insights during the event. Additionally, a workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diabetes treatment was conducted, with experts like Amit Kumar Dey, Alok Modi, and Om Lakhani discussing different aspects of AI application in diabetes care.
In conclusion, experts at DTechCon 2024 emphasized the importance of proper injection techniques in managing diabetes and highlighted the need for technology to identify and rectify incorrect injection errors. The conference provided valuable insights into various aspects of technology in diabetes care and paved the way for future advancements in this field.
