In Zambia, the prevalence of diabetes is rising alongside urbanization, yet access to consistent monitoring tools remains a challenge in rural provinces. The high humidity and temperature fluctuations in regions like the Copperbelt can affect the stability of traditional reagents, making a durable continuous glucose monitor an essential upgrade for local clinics.
Economic constraints often limit patients to basic glucometers, leading to fragmented data and poor glycemic control. The introduction of a glucose monitor patch offers a transformative approach, allowing for long-term data collection without the constant cost and waste of disposable strips.
Furthermore, the Zambian healthcare system is currently shifting toward digital health integration. There is an urgent need for a non invasive glucose monitor to increase patient compliance, especially among populations hesitant about needle-based interventions.
