Diabetes Technology and Waste: A Real-World Study in a Specialized Practice in Germany.

Sebastian Friedrich PetryFriedrich W PetryJohannes K PetryStefan GäthLutz Heinemann

Published in: Journal of diabetes science and technology (2024)

Our data revealed the amount and complexity of the waste generated by modern diabetes therapy. Extrapolating these data, it can be estimated that around 1.2 billion pieces of diabetes technology waste are generated in Germany per year. The major concern of the study participants was the limited number of recycling options. A clear demand for improved sustainability of the medical products was expressed.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
healthcare
heavy metals
glycemic control
primary care
electronic health record
stem cells
palliative care
sewage sludge
life cycle
risk assessment
metabolic syndrome
bone marrow
insulin resistance
data analysis