High tech inventions to cure and prevent diabetes
Implications - By 2025, the number of global diabetics is expected to hit 300 million. 1 in 3 children born in the US in 2000 are expected to get diabetes in their lives. With only 10% of today’s US cases being type 1, innovations to offset diabetes are more dire than ever, especially for high-risk children and youth.
Trend Themes
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Non-invasive Testing — Technology breakthroughs in non-invasive diabetes testing.
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High-tech Treatment Tools — The development of high-tech tools to monitor and treat diabetes.
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Early Prevention — Cholesterol screening and other early prevention measures being taken to combat diabetes.
Industry Implications
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Healthcare Technology — Improving healthcare technology to provide non-invasive diabetes testing and high-tech treatment tools.
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Pediatrics — Incorporating early prevention measures in pediatrics to combat diabetes and obesity.
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Automotive Technology — Developing cars equipped with health monitoring systems to ensure driving safety for those with diabetes.
