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Experts call for policy support to widen access to diabetes technology
Diabetes care is moving beyond finger-prick tests and clinic visits as more technology becomes available.
Experts say wider access to these tools needs policy support.
Continuous glucose monitors use a sensor on the arm or abdomen to track glucose levels throughout the day and night.
Insulin pumps deliver insulin continuously, and automated systems use monitor readings and algorithms to adjust delivery.
Mobile apps can combine health information such as glucose levels, food, activity and medication.
The added detail can help patients make day-to-day care decisions.
Experts say policy support is needed to widen access to technologies used in diabetes management.
These technologies include continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, automated insulin delivery systems and mobile applications.
Continuous glucose monitors track glucose levels at regular intervals, showing fluctuations through the day and night.
Insulin pumps deliver insulin continuously, while automated systems use glucose readings and algorithms to adjust delivery.
Mobile applications can combine information on glucose, food, physical activity and medication.
- Who
- Experts say wider access to diabetes technology needs policy support.
- What
- Experts called for policy support to widen access to diabetes technologies.
- When
- The Hindu article was published on November 13, 2026; it also lists a publication time of November 14, 2026, at 06:00 am IST.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The technologies can provide more detailed glucose information and help patients make day-to-day care decisions.
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- Technology types
- Continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, automated insulin delivery systems and mobile applications
- CGM placement
- Sensors can be placed on the arm or abdomen
- CGM readings
- Glucose levels are measured at regular intervals
- Article publication
- November 13, 2026, according to the article metadata