As someone with Type 2 diabetes, one thing I've learned:
The numbers matter.
The patterns matter more.
A high reading tells you what happened.
A pattern of highs every Thursday morning tells you where to look.
That's why I built Glu Sight: https://about.glusight.app
Policies for T2D and NCDs management during COVID-19 in Kenya & Tanzania.
π 17 documents reviewed (Kenya=10, Tanzania=7)
π Efforts to ensure care continuity noted
π Gaps existed in policies/guidelines
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A lot of #diabetes apps try to track everything.
Glu Sight is built around a simpler idea: log the core data you care about, review patterns, and keep the daily workflow light.
Read more here:
https://about.glusight.app/resources/simple-blood-sugar-logging-app-iphone
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Examining policies for managing T2D and NCDs in Kenya and Tanzania during COVID-19:
Kenya and Tanzania updated NCD policies but gaps remain
Disasters require robust healthcare integration and resource planning
#T2D #NCD #COVID19 #Kenya #Tanzania
Background The COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in care that adversely affected the management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. Countries have responded in various ways to support people with NCDs during the pandemic. This study aimed to identify policy gaps, if any, in the management of NCDs, particularly diabetes, during COVID-19 in Kenya and Tanzania to inform recommendations for priority actions for NCD management during any future similar crises. Methods We undertook a desk review of pre-existing and newly developed national frameworks, policy models and guidelines for addressing NCDs including type 2 diabetes. This was followed by 13 key informant interviews with stakeholders involved in NCD decision-making: six in Kenya and seven in Tanzania. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the documents. Results Seventeen guidance documents were identified (Kenya=10; Tanzania=7). These included pre-existing and/or updated policies/strategic plans, guidelines, a letter, a policy brief and a report. Neither country had comprehensive policies/guidelines to ensure continuity of NCD care before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, efforts were made to update pre-existing documents and several more were developed during the pandemic to guide NCD care. Some measures were put in place during the COVID-19 period to ensure continuity of care for patients with NCDs such as longer supply of medicines. Inadequate attention was given to monitoring and evaluation and implementation issues. Conclusion Kenya and Tanzania developed and updated some policies/guidelines to include continuity of care in emergencies. However, there were gaps in the documents and between policy/guideline documents and practice. Health systems need to establish disaster preparedness plans that integrate attention to NCD care to enable them to better handle severe disruptions caused by emergencies such as pandemics. Such guidance needs to include contingency planning to enable adequate resources for NCD care and must also address evaluation of implementation effectiveness. Data are available upon reasonable request. Only the qualitative data can be made available upon reasonable request. All other relevant data are available publicly.
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Diabetes tracking app Glu Sight 2.8.1 is out.
Medication tracking refined, with deeper App Intents integration, better Siri, Shortcuts, and Spotlight support.
Glu Sight 2.8.0 is live, and a lot of it is about bringing medications into the same flow as glucose and insulin. I put together a short write-up on what it does and the thinking behind it.
https://about.glusight.app/release-notes
RE: https://iosdev.space/@slow_brewed/116362050366053701
Nothing beats building apps that you use yourself. Since I integrated medication and adherence into Glu Sight, even when I am having an overly busy day, I still get through all my oral medications because of the nudges. π
Glu Sight's new update is out!
You can now log tablets, capsules, and other medications alongside glucose and insulin, all with a clear view of adherence on the home screen.
With this release, you to stay on top of your full diabetes management regimen.
Tablets, capsules, and more, now in @glusightapp .
Track medications alongside glucose and insulin, with a full view of adherence.
Log doses, set reminders, and see your full day in one app: https://about.glusight.app
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