The Relationship Between Diabetes and Discrimination

The Relationship Between Diabetes and Discrimination

Diabetes is a significant physical and psychological burden for many individuals living with the condition. According to the Diabetes Attitude, Wishes and Needs (DAWN2TM) study from 2013, people with diabetes felt that having to continuously make necessary adjustments to daily diabetes management had a negative impact on many aspects of daily life. The DAWN2TM findings…

A 5-Year Real Life Case Study of RetinaRisk
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A 5-Year Real Life Case Study of RetinaRisk

In a previous blog we discussed how “One Size Doesn´t Always Fit All” when it comes to screening for diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness in the global working age population. This is what our founders had in mind when they designed the RetinaRisk algorithm that calculates the individualized risk of people…

When to Seek Diabetic Eye Care

When to Seek Diabetic Eye Care

Vision impairment and blindness due to diabetes can be prevented in 95% of the cases. A wealth of scientific studies shows that early detection of diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness in the global working age population, is crucial to ensure timely treatment to avoid permanent visual loss. As presented in the…

The Impact of Telemedicine in Times of the Coronavirus

The Impact of Telemedicine in Times of the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus has moved the future forward in many technology markets, from manufacturing to retail to healthcare. We are witnessing a seismic shift in the healthcare sector across the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has become a forcing function that has exposed severe shortcomings in healthcare systems in many countries. Overwhelmed healthcare systems are being challenged…