Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that results in high levels of blood glucose. This chronic condition has no cure, but it can be managed by lifestyle changes (e.g. diet and exercise), frequent monitoring of blood sugar levels, and medications that combat the body’s inability to produce insulin or to use it effectively. Successful long-term disease management requires people living with diabetes to follow instructions and take the proper amount of medication at designated time intervals. Despite positive clinical outcomes, medical adherence can wane over time, thus the Seeker is looking for creative approaches to boost patient engagement and persistency, while also providing added value.
Diabetes can be separated into two types: type 1 diabetes occurs in early in life for people who don’t produce insulin, whereas type 2 diabetes occurs later in life when the body becomes resistant to insulin. More than 95% of people with the disease have type 2 diabetes and they have an increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. Treatment comes in the form of injectable or oral therapies, but regardless of regimen, approximately 50% of people living with type 2 diabetes tend to drop off treatment within the first year of being prescribed medication. Despite the proliferation of thousands of reminder apps, sticking with chronic disease medication for the long run remains a challenge to many. Therefore, the Seeker would like to develop a comprehensive strategy that explores new paths to transform the early stage of the journey for people living with type 2 diabetes.
Awards:- $25000 USD
Deadline:– 06-11-2022
