Lutz Heinemann, Germany
Science Consulting in Diabetes GmbH ManagementModerator of 2 Sessions
Presenter of 1 Presentation
Diabetes technology and trash
Abstract
Background and Aims / Part 1
Medical products used by patients with diabetes are increasingly used as they make treatment more safe and officious; however, all the light comes along with the shadow of trash production.
Methods / Part 2
As such products are produced and used millions of times each day, the plastic material used for the products themselves and the packaging adds up to a huge amount of plastic waste.
Results / Part 3
Patients are well aware of this and start to complain about this. We see the need for acknowledging this issue and a change in our approach. A better balance between performance of the products and their environmental impact has to be found; however, diabetes technology and trash is a complex story with many different aspects.
Conclusions / Part 4
A better balance between performance of the products and their environmental impact has to be found; however, diabetes technology and trash is a complex story with many different aspects.