Ученые Университета Квазулу-Натал создали устройство для напоминания пожилым диабетикам о времени инъекций инсулина

UKZN develops device to help elderly diabetics take insulin on time Updated | By Tsakane Mhlongo The innovation was created in partnership with Umdoni Retirement Village and could be expanded to benefit more patients. Researchers from UKZN's Engineering faculty have created a new device to help elderly people with diabetes take their medication on time. Principal Technician Divesh Maharaj says the project began when representatives from the Umdoni Retirement Village on the south coast approached the institution for help. "This indicator is in the form of an LED which basically lights up at timed intervals and the insulin pen slots into the device. So, users are able to set up the device and the light would light up at a pre-determined time providing them with a visual reminder or an audible reminder of when they have to take their insulin." The first rollout saw ten devices donated to the retirement village. Maharaj worked with final-year engineering student Kwanele Dladla and Professor Tom Walingo to develop the device. He says they plan to expand the project. "The device is very cost effective. It's a very simple device. We have deliberately made it very simple to use, very user-friendly because we find that elderly persons sometimes may find difficulty with devices that require complicated timing or have small displays. "We're keen to partner with various authorities and so on in future to assist elderly persons in this regard." Find us on social media Follow the ECR Newswatch WhatsApp channel here We are also on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) MORE ON ECR: Show's Stories - Couple in their 90s finally have their dream wedding after 64 years togetherA Kenyan couple in their 90s has captured hearts after tying the knot in a… Stacey & J Sbu 1 day, 20 hours ago - From pain to possibility: Dawn gets life-changing surgery as all three finalists receive hopeWhat began as a search to change one life this Mandela Day ended with thre… East Coast Breakfast 2 days ago