In Romania, diabetes affects 10.6% of the population aged between 20 and 79 years [dr-barometer-romania-report.pdf], and this alarming reality entails a wave of severe complications. Among them, diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can lead to blindness, is one of the most common and dangerous.
In the face of these challenges, diabetes doctors in Romania now have a reliable ally: Diabeta, the digital platform that provides quick and easy access to validated information, guides and up-to-date treatment protocols.
Diabetic retinopathy: a silent threat
Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina, resulting from high and prolonged blood glucose levels. Although symptoms may be absent in the early stages, the progression of the disease can lead to irreversible loss of vision, dramatically affecting the quality of life of patients.
Statistics are worrying:
- Diabetic retinopathy almost affects 9 out of 10 patients with long-term diabetes.
- If not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner, it may evolve towards diabetic macular edema or even total blindness.
In this context, the role of the diabetes doctor becomes essential in preventing and managing this complication.
How does Diabeta support doctors in managing diabetes and its complications?
To combat the complexity of diabetes and associated complications, doctors need quick access to relevant information and decision-making tools. Diabeta meets these needs by:
- Validated information from CPR, guides and protocols
The platform provides instant access to information about treatments, doses, side effects and personalized recommendations for each patient, including in the management of ophthalmological complications. - Prevention of diabetic retinopathy through education and up-to-date guides
By centralizing the latest therapeutic guides, Diabeta supports diabetologists in implementing effective preventive strategies and recommending regular eye screenings to their patients. - Decision making tools
Diabetes answers doctors’ questions about choosing optimal treatment, including in patients with multiple complications.
A concrete impact in combating diabetic complications
The fact that 10.6% of Romanians suffers from diabetes highlights the need for modern and effective solutions to manage this condition. Diabeta it is positioned as an indispensable partner for diabetes doctors, simplifying access to essential information and supporting them in combating devastating complications such as diabetic retinopathy.
Through education, access to up-to-date guides and quick answers to clinical questions, the platform helps doctors improve prevention, personalize treatments and reduce the impact of diabetes on patients’ vision.
Diabeta was developed by a Romanian company, Apollo Technologies, specialized in creating professional applications based on artificial intelligence. The application is made available to doctors in professional medical communities administered by Oameni si Companii, with the support of the partners Novo Nordisk, Boehringer Ingelheim and Medtronic.
