Forbes February 14, 2020
Diabetes is a prevalent illness. The World Health Organization reports that the number of people affected by diabetes “has risen from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014.” Medical technology companies are privy to the market opportunity behind this disease, and are racing to create affordable, easy-to-use wearables for diabetics to better manage their care. Namely, there have been numerous efforts to perfect a variety of devices in this ecosystem, including in tracking blood sugar patterns, general lifestyle management, and even in customized medication management. The race and standards are the same as with any endeavor that involves healthcare hardware: build a product which is as non-invasive as possible, accurate, affordable, scalable to the public masses, and most...
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