Star Tech: GluCare - A wearable technology for diabetes care

Dubai - The World Health Organisation estimates that 422 million people worldwide have diabetes with 1.6 million deaths directly attributed to condition each year. At present, there are over 1.2 million people living with diabetes in the UAE alone. What can startups teach us about navigating uncertainty, pivoting and innovating in a time of crisis? In order to address this problem, Dubai’s GluCare Integrated Diabetes Center is the region’s “first healthcare provider” to use digital therapeutics and innovative technology to manage Diabetes. Khaleej Times begins its new series ‘Star Tech’ which will focus on some promising technology-driven startups in the UAE. Watch out for one such startup every Monday where the founders will discuss the idea, mission and vision behind their innovations.